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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik Appointed Assistant House Republican Leader

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was recently appointed to serve as the Assistant House Republican Leader, joining the leadership team chosen by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). “I’m…


Monday, January 29, 2024
Federal and Illinois Tax Season Starts January 29

The Illinois Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2023 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 29. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also begins accepting federal income tax returns on this date. For…


Friday, January 26, 2024
House Republicans Renew Call for Ethics Reforms

As the tangled web of Democrats’ corruption continues to unwind over and over in federal court, Illinois House Republicans have renewed calls for needed ethics reforms. The list of convictions continues to…


Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Collecting Valentines for Veterans

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is collecting “Valentines for Veterans” again for the fourth year in a row at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik is encouraging students…


Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Charitable Trust Grant Opportunity for Illinois Nonprofits

Are you a non-profit? The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund (“Fund”) was created in 2007 to help small non-profits across Illinois. Money for the Fund comes from the filing fees not-for-profit organizations…


Monday, January 22, 2024
Capitol Update

Major Investment at Wieland in East AltonOn Wednesday, January 17, I participated along with state and local leaders, and company officials in a dedication ceremony to thank Wieland Rolled Products…


Friday, January 19, 2024
Rep. Elik to serve as Co-Chair of Illinois Manufacturing Caucus

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) proudly partnered with members of the General Assembly to form a new bipartisan and bicameral Illinois Manufacturing Caucus, which will highlight the critical role manufacturing…


Thursday, January 18, 2024
Small Nuclear Reactors an Integral Part of Illinois’ Energy Future

A moratorium on new nuclear reactor construction that had been in place since 1987 was lifted by Illinois lawmakers late in 2023, paving the way for small nuclear reactor construction…


Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Rep. Elik Legislation Retains Jobs & Spurs Major Investment at Wieland in East Alton

State Representative Amy Elik’s initiative signed into law last June helped retain jobs and spur major investment in East Alton. Wieland Rolled Products (formerly known as Olin Brass) announced its…


Monday, January 15, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the legacy of Dr. King’s nonviolent campaign to end racial discrimination in state and federal law. Today, let us remember the words and work…