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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik’s Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented his annual Budget Address and State of the State to the General Assembly today. State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton), House Republicans’ Deputy Budgeteer,…


Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Rep. Elik Previews State of the State

State Representatives Amy Elik (Alton), Dan Ugaste (Geneva), and Patrick Windhorst (Metropolis) held a press conference in Springfield on the eve of the Governor’s 2026 State of the State and…


Friday, February 6, 2026
Illinois Democrats Want to Fine You for Using a Firepit!

Here is what Illinois Democrats think is important. Fining you for use of a firepit. Creating a new regulatory scheme and instituting fines of $100,000 if you don’t comply.


Friday, January 30, 2026
Elik, Harriss Visit CAVC Expansion Project Site

llinois State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) toured the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) expansion site to get a firsthand look at building progress…


Monday, January 26, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik Issues Statement on Alton Steel Inc. Closure

ALTON, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) released the following statement following news that Alton Steel Inc. plans to cease operations this week: “I am stunned to learn about Alton…


Thursday, January 22, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Collecting Valentines for Veterans

ALTON, IL – Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is collecting “Valentines for Veterans” for the sixth year in a row at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik is…


Wednesday, January 21, 2026
WATCH: Rep. Elik Says Taxpayers Deserve Their Money to be Spent Wisely – Not Politically

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) participated in a press conference with House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) to discuss the issue of affordability in…


Friday, January 16, 2026
Office Closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 


Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Rep. Elik’s 2025 By The Numbers

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Merry Christmas from Rep. Amy Elik

As 2025 draws to a close and we look forward to the excitement of a new year, I’d like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and…