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Friday, June 13, 2025
Elik on Madigan Sentencing: The Democrats’ King has Fallen

ALTON, IL –State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement following the sentencing former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, who received 7.5 years in prison and a $2.5…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
Elik: Illinois Citizens’ Safety and Economic Prosperity Should Be Our First Priority

Rep. Amy Elik Issued the following statement following Governor JB Pritzker’s testimony in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in Washington DC on the topic of immigration: “Under…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik Breaks Ground at Byway Discovery Center

State Representative Amy Elik joined local and state leaders to break ground at the site of the Byway Discovery Center at Piasa Creek. On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the community…


Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Elik Talks Spring Legislative Session on the Big Z

State Representative Amy Elik joined “Let’s Talk” with Mark Ellebracht on the Big Z to discuss the Spring 2025 Legislative Session. Listen here: State Representative Amy Elik | Let’s Talk…


Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

Over the weekend, the Illinois General Assembly passed the largest budget in history, at a whopping 55.2 billion dollars – nearly $2 billion more than last year. While this budget…


Sunday, June 1, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik Votes No on Tax Hiking, Bloated FY26 Budget

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) voted against the FY26 Budget which passed late Saturday evening. The budget spends over $55 billion of taxpayer money, and is funded…


Friday, May 30, 2025
Elik Votes No on Assisted Suicide

The Illinois House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1950 by a vote of 63-42, with many Democrats voting against the measure. State Representative Amy Elik voted against the bill, which…


Thursday, May 29, 2025
WATCH: Rep. Amy Elik Stands Up for Second Amendment

House Democrats passed two measures that infringe on the Second Amendment (SB8 and HB850) while subverting the legislative process. Rep. Amy Elik rose to raise concerns, once again, on the…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Budget Watch!

Budget season is here. Make sure you’re prepared for this year’s state spending plan by learning the warning signs. ⚠ #BudgetWatch


Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik Announces $6.4 Million Awarded for Local Transportation Projects

State Representative Amy Elik announced that over $6 million has been awarded to local transportation projects in the 111th District through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). “I’m so proud…