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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Representative Amy Elik and Senator Erica Harriss Bringing Free Job Fair to the Riverbend

ALTON, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) are teaming up with local and state employers to host a free job fair in Alton….


Thursday, September 4, 2025
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

Here’s what’s happening in the 111th District: Representative Amy Elik and Senator Erica Harriss Bringing Free Job Fair to the Riverbend State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica…


Thursday, August 28, 2025
Senator Harriss & Representative Elik Release Joint Statement on Bethalto Area Water Concerns

“Since learning of the brown water concerns in Bethalto, we have met with the Village of Bethalto and other local officials, contacted the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and requested…


Monday, August 18, 2025
Representative Elik and Senator Harriss Champion Newly Signed Law to Modernize America’s Central Port District

Springfield, IL – Legislation sponsored by State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) to modernize and improve the operations of the America’s Central Port District has…


Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Elik Takes Part in Southwest Illinois Economic Development Leadership Summit

State Representative Amy Elik joined local leaders at one of World Wide Technology’s warehouses in the Metro East for the Southwest Illinois Economic Development Leadership Summit. Business and government leaders…


Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Elik Calls Out Pritzker’s Gerrymandering Flop

Today, Governor JB Pritzker suggested to reporters that the state might need to “counterbalance” Illinois’ congressional districts to be even more favorable to Democrats after reports that Texas is considering…


Tuesday, July 22, 2025
OSLAD Grant Applications Open

The application period for Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants is open through September 30. Learn more here.


Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Join Rep. Amy Elik in Glen Carbon for a FREE Shred Day

GLEN CARBON, IL – State Representative Amy Elik is offering a FREE Shred Day in Glen Carbon! Paper documents will be accepted for safe and secure destruction. Cardboard boxes used…


Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Representative Elik and Senator Harriss Successful Kids Fair in Granite City

Granite City, IL — State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) welcomed hundreds of children and their families from across the Metro East to their annual…


Thursday, June 26, 2025
Rep. Elik and Sen. Harriss Hosting FREE Kids Fair

State Representative Amy Elik and State Senator Erica Harriss have partnered to host a FREE Kids Fair Event this weekend. The event will feature free resources for parents and their…