ALTON, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is hosting a Holiday Food Drive at her district office in Alton. The food drive will run from December 2nd through December…

Every year the General Assembly passes hundreds of bills which are signed into law by the Governor. Many of these new laws take effect on January 1 – this year…

Text and email scams are on the rise and especially prevalent during the holidays. Here are some common scam tactics you should look out for. https://1440wrok.com/scam-text-cost-illinois-resident-almost-30000

On Bill of Rights Day, we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the First Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These Amendments guarantee our most basic rights and empower…

On Wreaths Across America Day, we pause to pay tribute to our veterans. Today, thousands of wreaths will be placed at the graves of veterans across the nation as a…

Happy Birthday to the U.S. National Guard! Initially founded in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest branch in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you to all of the brave…

The Illinois Flag Commission has announced the top 10 finalists for the new state flag design competition. Starting in January, the public will be able to weigh in on their…

By continuing to raise awareness about the dangers of corruption, we can begin to bring about meaningful change and restore the broken trust in government, both in Illinois and around…

Today, we remember and honor the brave souls who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.

Here are three things you didn’t know about Illinois State Representative Amy Elik: 1. Iced Tea Drinker Iced tea is Rep. Elik’s beverage of choice and you will never see her…