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Sunday, April 20, 2025
He is Risen!

Happy Easter! He is risen! Today we celebrate renewal, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. May this day bring a sense of renewal and hope for the season ahead.


Friday, April 18, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik Attends AHS Trades Groundbreaking

Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) attended the groundbreaking of the Alton High School Construction Trades Class in Alton. “It’s great to see the trades getting the attention they deserve,” said Elik….


Thursday, April 17, 2025
Elik Visits Fourth Graders in Alton

Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) and former Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Godfrey) visited the fourth grade classes at St. Mary’s in Alton. They discussed the state legislature, talked about the Capitol, and…


Monday, April 14, 2025
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

We’ve wrapped up a few very busy weeks in Springfield and it’s time for another Capitol Update! I’ve been passing a few bills, standing up for homeschool families, fighting against…


Friday, April 11, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik Celebrates Victory for Homeschool Families

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) says the fight for homeschool families continues following news that the Homeschool Act, HB 2827, was held on third reading and not brought…


Friday, April 11, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik Passes Four Bills Through House

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) passed four bills through the Illinois House during a pivotal deadline week, all with unanimous support. HB 1724 allows highway naming resolutions to…


Thursday, April 10, 2025
Rep. Elik Provides Update on the Homeschool Act

Rep. Amy Elik issued the followings statement regarding the Homeschool Act, HB 2827: “I have just heard that Terra Costa Howard will NOT be bringing the Homeschool Act to the…


Thursday, April 10, 2025
Elik’s Bill to Name Highways After Fallen Heroes Passes House

Rep. Amy Elik passed HB1724 through the House this week. The bill aims to make the path easier to name roads after fallen heroes. Under current Illinois law, the “Heroes…


Monday, April 7, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Wood River

WOOD RIVER, IL – Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Wood River on Monday, April 14 to meet with constituents who need help with issues…


Friday, April 4, 2025
Elik & Local Leaders Cut Ribbon at Wedge Innovation Center

Rep. Amy Elik joined local leaders at the ribbon cutting for the Wedge Innovation Center in Alton. Construction on The Wedge began December 7, 2022. Nearly 200,000 hours of labor…