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Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Bipartisan Legislation Helps Meals on Wheels Program

Bipartisan legislation passed last month helps home-delivered meal providers, like Meals on Wheels, continue to provide nutritious meals to Illinois seniors and those in need at lower costs. I was…


Monday, June 10, 2024
House Democrats Break Their Own Rules to Raise Taxes

The Democratic supermajority broke their own House Rules during the final hours of session when they allowed lawmakers to vote three times on one piece of legislation to raise taxes….


Thursday, June 6, 2024
Democrats’ Election Law Change Blocked by Court

Last month, Democrats’ elections bill was introduced, passed through the General Assembly, and signed into law in less than two days. This law, which changed elections rules mid-cycle, has now…


Thursday, June 6, 2024
Rep. Elik Marks 80th Anniversary of D-Day

On June 6th, 1944, Allied troops commanded the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beach of Normandy, France. D-Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those…


Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Governor Set to Sign Largest Spending Plan in Illinois History

The Governor is set to sign Democrats’ $53.1 billion budget this morning, the largest spending plan in Illinois history. A reminder that this plan was passed in the middle of…


Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Decision on Elections Omnibus Lawsuit Expected Soon

A decision on the lawsuit over Democrats’ mid-cycle elections law is expected in the coming days. Here’s what you should know about the case. Judge considering whether slated candidates can…


Monday, June 3, 2024
Rep. Elik’s Office Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Nameoki Township

State Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Nameoki Township on Wednesday, June 5, to meet with constituents who need help with issues concerning a State…


Saturday, June 1, 2024
CPR and AED Awareness Week

CPR and AED Awareness Week remind us how many lives can be saved if more adults learn how to perform CPR and use an AED. Every second counts when it…


Friday, May 31, 2024
Democrats’ Budget Creating Future Tax Burden Risk

Illinoisans already pay the highest effective tax rates in the nation. We have to be thoughtful with every dollar we spend in order to save our residents from further tax…


Thursday, May 30, 2024
SNAP Benefits Stolen

During a recent six-month span, more than $4.5 million was stolen from Illinois’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Here’s what you need to know. Stolen SNAP benefits top $4.5M…