We’ve wrapped up a few very busy weeks in Springfield and it’s time for another Capitol Update! I’ve been passing a few bills, standing up for homeschool families, fighting against…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) says the fight for homeschool families continues following news that the Homeschool Act, HB 2827, was held on third reading and not brought…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) passed four bills through the Illinois House during a pivotal deadline week, all with unanimous support. HB 1724 allows highway naming resolutions to…

Rep. Amy Elik issued the followings statement regarding the Homeschool Act, HB 2827: “I have just heard that Terra Costa Howard will NOT be bringing the Homeschool Act to the…

Rep. Amy Elik passed HB1724 through the House this week. The bill aims to make the path easier to name roads after fallen heroes. Under current Illinois law, the “Heroes…

WOOD RIVER, IL – Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Wood River on Monday, April 14 to meet with constituents who need help with issues…

Rep. Amy Elik joined local leaders at the ribbon cutting for the Wedge Innovation Center in Alton. Construction on The Wedge began December 7, 2022. Nearly 200,000 hours of labor…

Aziza Butler, a homeschool advocate and former Chicago Public Schools teacher, testified in committee against the Homeschool Act (HB 2827) earlier this month. In a recent letter to the Chicago…

For Women’s History Month, Rep. Amy Elik honored Jennie Hayner, who, along with her group of “concerned ladies,” was integral to bringing free books to Altonians for generations. Her legacy…

State Rep. Amy Elik joined a very large group of Illinoisans to March for Life today at Illinois’ Capitol in Springfield. “Today, I was proud to stand up for life,”…