Every year on October 28th, we come together as a nation to recognize and celebrate the brave men and women who stand on the front lines during our most challenging…

The national debate on immigration continues to intensify, and California’s recent proposal to offer housing assistance to undocumented immigrants has placed even more attention on how states handle the crisis…

Happy Tuesday! As we start another week, I wanted to take a moment to give you an update on some stuff that’s been going on around the Metro East and…

Rep. Amy Elik said the following regarding her recent tour of Riverbend Head Start in Alton: “Riverbend Head Start & Family Services is such a great organization to have in…

The Bethalto DMV re-opened this morning following renovations by the Secretary of State’s office. The remodel will allow customers to get their transactions done at one counter more efficiently. “I…

We are Painting the Town Red this week to support Alton High School’s Homecoming Week. Cheers to the students, teachers, staff, administrators, and the community for coming together to make…

In 2023, more than 41,000 vehicles were reported stolen in Illinois. Here are the top 10 cars stolen in Illinois and how to prevent theft. The Caucus Blog of the…

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy! Founded on this day in 1775, this branch is officially celebrating its 249th birthday. Thank you to all of the members of the U.S. Navy…

It’s clear that Illinois families are facing skyrocketing grocery bills. All food prices have risen 25% in the last 3 years – and some regular grocery essentials have climbed even…

State Representative Amy Elik joined local leaders and manufacturers during the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association’s “Makers on the Move” bus tour. IMA partnered with IMEC to launch the third annual statewide…