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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Rep. Elik Honors Two Local Guests at Emerging Women Leaders Conference

State Representative Amy Elik proudly welcomed two guests to the third annual Emerging Women Leaders (EWL) conference: Megan Tyler and Melissa Bell-Yates. The event took place Tuesday in Springfield to…


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Elik Honors Trailblazer in Agriculture, Becky Doyle

Becky Doyle was appointed to lead the Department of Agriculture in 1991 by Governor Jim Edgar. She took the helm of the agency which oversaw our state’s leading industry. The…


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
National Dentist’s Day

Today is National Dentist’s Day. Dental care is an important, and often overlooked, part of a person’s health and wellbeing. Don’t forget to thank your dentist today for all that…


Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Invest in Veterans Week

Invest in Veterans Week honors the aspiring and established businesses owned by veterans of our armed forces. This week is a great time to support your favorite veteran-owned business!


Monday, March 4, 2024
Women Trailblazers in Illinois

March is Women’s History Month. This is a month filled with celebrations that honor the past, present, and future of women in our world. The Beginning of Women’s History Month…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Rep. Elik Podcast, Capitol Crimes: Shattered Trust

Democracy depends on the public’s trust of its leaders. When that trust is shattered it could take years, if ever, to put the pieces back together. Wiretaps, stings, racketeering, bribery,…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Elik Statement on Trump’s Ballot Access in Illinois

I have had some calls and emails about Trump getting kicked off the ballot in Illinois. Here are my thoughts: Illinois voters should be able to vote for the candidate…


Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Story of our National Anthem

“Will you please stand for the National Anthem?,” is a universal indicator heard all over the United States that an event will be starting soon. Everyone stands, removes their hats,…


Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Elik Attends Edwardsville Fire Station Grand Opening

Congratulations to The City of Edwardsville on the grand opening of the Edwardsville East fire station! The new station will serve areas closer to I-55 and provide full service to…


Monday, February 26, 2024
House Republicans Working to Keep Radical California Emission Standards out of Illinois

Illinois House Republicans and thousands of concerned Illinois residents are working as part of statewide and local grassroots efforts to keep strict California Emission Standards from being enacted by radical…