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Monday, October 20, 2025
Rep. Elik Tours SIU SDM During Free Dental Care Event to Give Kids A Smile

State Rep. Amy Elik and other local legislators toured Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine during Give Kids a Smile, a free dental health event for children age 3-13….


Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Elik: Madigan’s Corrupt Reign Still Stains Illinois

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) released the following statement following former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan reporting to Federal Prison in West Virginia: “Yesterday, former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan…


Friday, October 10, 2025
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update: Veto Session Preview

State Rep. Amy Elik here with an update on what we can expect going into next week’s Veto Session. Energy, Taxes, & Homeschool ActThe annual Veto Session, for decades, was…


Friday, October 10, 2025
Rep. Elik Tours Braidwood Nuclear Plant

State Representative Amy Elik toured the Braidwood Nuclear Plant in Will County. The plant is getting ready to undergo the scheduled refueling of one of its two units. “It was…


Monday, September 29, 2025
Elik Hosting ICASH Event in Bethalto

BETHALTO, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and the Illinois Treasurer’s Office are giving residents the opportunity to see if the State of Illinois owes you money and will…


Thursday, September 25, 2025
Granite City Works: A Victory for American Steel and Working Families 

By State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik Granite City has always been a steel town. Its factories and workers are the heartbeat of our community – providing…


Friday, September 19, 2025
Representative Amy Elik and Senator Erica Harriss Statement on Granite City Works

GRANITE CITY, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) issued the following statement after US Steel announced that Granite City Works would be able…


Thursday, September 11, 2025
Statement from Rep. Amy Elik on Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

State Representative Amy Elik released the following statement following the assassination of Charlie Kirk: “I can’t believe the words ‘political violence’ are part of our vocabulary so often lately. Today…


Monday, September 8, 2025
Elik’s Job Fair Draws Hundreds of Job Seekers

State Representative Amy Elik and State Senator Erica Harriss’ job fair at the Scott Bibb Center in Alton drew hundreds of job seekers. Over 30 state and local employers filled…


Thursday, September 4, 2025
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

Here’s what’s happening in the 111th District: Representative Amy Elik and Senator Erica Harriss Bringing Free Job Fair to the Riverbend State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica…