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Monday, May 5, 2025
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

I am heading back to Springfield this week and anticipate a busy week, as this Friday is the deadline to pass Senate Bills through House committees. This update, I’ll let…


Thursday, May 1, 2025
IL House Republicans Slam $6 Billion in Proposed Tax Hikes

Legislators Condemn Pritzker’s Dangerous Political Rhetoric on the National Stage SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Republicans slammed proposals from progressive interest groups that would raise taxes by $6 billion on…


Monday, April 28, 2025
Elik Bringing Senior Fraud Seminar to Wood River

WOOD RIVER, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is joining an expert from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Illinois Department on Aging to host a Free Senior…


Friday, April 25, 2025
Elik Welcomes East Alton-Wood River High School Students to Springfield

“I was happy to meet with this bright group of civics students from East Alton – Wood River High School at the Capitol this morning before session,” said Rep. Elik….


Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Elik Thanks Staff on Administrative Professionals Day

Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated annually on the Wednesday of the last full week of April. This is an opportunity to recognize administrative professionals across the country for their hard…


Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Elik Welcomes Two Local ‘Women to Watch’ to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) welcomed two local women to Springfield to be recognized at ‘Women to Watch,’ the House Republicans’ annual conference that highlights rising stars…


Sunday, April 20, 2025
He is Risen!

Happy Easter! He is risen! Today we celebrate renewal, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. May this day bring a sense of renewal and hope for the season ahead.


Friday, April 18, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik Attends AHS Trades Groundbreaking

Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) attended the groundbreaking of the Alton High School Construction Trades Class in Alton. “It’s great to see the trades getting the attention they deserve,” said Elik….


Thursday, April 17, 2025
Elik Visits Fourth Graders in Alton

Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) and former Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Godfrey) visited the fourth grade classes at St. Mary’s in Alton. They discussed the state legislature, talked about the Capitol, and…


Monday, April 14, 2025
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

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…