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Monday, February 3, 2025
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

I hope you’re enjoying the warmer weather! I’ve been keeping busy and wanted to give you an update on some things I’ve been up to and Illinois news. I’ll discuss…


Friday, January 31, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik Announces Committee Appointments

Rep. Amy Elik announced the following committee appointments: “I am thrilled to have my committee assignments and continue the work for the people of the 111th,” said Elik.


Friday, January 24, 2025
DCEO Announces Grant Opportunity for Small Businesses

DCEO just announced OE3’s $10 million grant program to support small business capital imporivement projects. Read the NOFO and see if you’re eligible here.


Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Collecting Valentines for Veterans

ALTON, IL – Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is collecting “Valentines for Veterans” again for the fifth year in a row at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik…


Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Welcome Back, President Trump!

Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States yesterday. We look forward to working together with his administration to make our state and nation stronger,…


Monday, January 20, 2025
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. His vision for equality, justice, and peace changed our nation and our world. Today and…


Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Elik Reappointed as Assistant House Republican Leader

ALTON, IL – Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was reappointed to serve as the Assistant House Republican Leader by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). “It’s such an honor…


Monday, January 13, 2025
Alton Named One of America’s 50 Most Charming Towns

Alton received recognition from HGTV as one of the “50 most charming small towns in America.” State Representative Amy Elik congratulated Alton on this honor. “This is a great and…


Saturday, January 11, 2025
Elik Marks Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking occurs everywhere, even in our own communities. Today, let us all take the time to learn more about the signs of…


Friday, January 10, 2025
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

Happy 2025! I wanted to update you on some of the happenings from the end of the 103rd General Assembly and the beginning of the 104th General Assembly. INAUGURATION January…