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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

This week Rep. Amy Elik attended the Village of Glen Carbon’s Comprehensive Planning public meeting. “This was really interesting to me to see how these plans come together and I…

There are nearly 27 million men, women, and children trapped as victims of human trafficking worldwide. Today let us take time to learn more about the signs of human trafficking…

Thank you, all law enforcement, for your sacrifice and bravery in protecting our communities.

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Human trafficking and slavery are billion-dollar industries that currently trap nearly 27 million people worldwide. This month, let us remember how prevalent this issue is, even in our own communities,…