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Thursday, July 25, 2024
Elik Celebrates Illinois’ Olympians

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris will kick-off with the opening ceremony on July 26 and conclude on August 11. Athletes will compete in 32 sports and 329 medal…


Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Rep. Elik & Sen. Harriss’ Town Truck Operators Safety Bill Signed by Governor

ALTON, IL – Last week, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB4255 into law. This legislation, spearheaded by State Representative Amy Elik & State Senator Erica Harriss, bolsters safety protocols for tow…


Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Check Out the 100 Most Valuable Documents at the Illinois Archives!

The State Archives serves as the depository of public records of Illinois state and local governmental agencies which possess permanent administrative, legal, or historical research values. More than 75,000 cubic…


Friday, July 19, 2024
Elik: Renew Your Professional License Before September Deadline

Rep. Amy Elik is teaming up with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to remind individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process…


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Elik’s Legislation Highlighted in Capitol Crimes Podcast

When Faith Colson was an Illinois high school student she was made to feel special by one of her teachers. He became a trusted adult to whom she could turn…


Monday, July 15, 2024
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

MOBILE OFFICE HOURS Thank you for all the constituents who joined me at my Mobile Office Hours in Wood River last week! As your State Rep, I make every effort…


Thursday, July 11, 2024
Illinois Switching from SAT to ACT for High Schoolers

When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years. The Illinois State Board of…


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Elik: Watch Out for Phishing Scams!

State Representative Amy Elik is warning constituents about a phishing scam going around. The most recent scam is a texter pretending to be the “Illinois Toll way” and requesting a…


Monday, July 8, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Wood River

State Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Wood River on Wednesday, July 10 to meet with constituents who need help with issues concerning a State…


Monday, July 8, 2024
Rep. Elik Encourages You to Nominate Illinoisan of the Day

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program…