Over the weekend, the Illinois General Assembly passed the largest budget in history, at a whopping 55.2 billion dollars – nearly $2 billion more than last year. While this budget…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) voted against the FY26 Budget which passed late Saturday evening. The budget spends over $55 billion of taxpayer money, and is funded…

The Illinois House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1950 by a vote of 63-42, with many Democrats voting against the measure. State Representative Amy Elik voted against the bill, which…

House Democrats passed two measures that infringe on the Second Amendment (SB8 and HB850) while subverting the legislative process. Rep. Amy Elik rose to raise concerns, once again, on the…

Budget season is here. Make sure you’re prepared for this year’s state spending plan by learning the warning signs. ⚠ #BudgetWatch

State Representative Amy Elik announced that over $6 million has been awarded to local transportation projects in the 111th District through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). “I’m so proud…

State Representative Amy Elik is speaking out against a new proposal making the rounds in Springfield that would establish a new sales tax on services across the state. This new…

“Today I was proud to stand with Illinoisans from across the state to defend for our Second Amendment rights at the Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day,” said Rep. Amy Elik….

“I just wrapped up a busy week at the Capitol packed full of committee meetings, visitors, and conversations about the issues that matter most to our district,” said Rep. Amy…

The College of Cardinals has elected Illinois native Cardinal Robert Prevost to be the next pope, and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.