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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Elik Visits Wood River Refinery for Legislative Day

State Representative Amy Elik visited Wood River Refinery with other local elected officials to meet with the leaders at the Refinery. Elik listened to their concerns and discussed legislation how…


Thursday, April 30, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik Applauds Halt of Redistricting Amendment

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the State Senate failed to call HJRCA 28, a Constitutional Amendment that would make it easier to…


Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Save the Date! 2026 Job Fair is Booked!

Rep. Amy Elik and Sen. Erica Harriss are thrilled to host their second annual Job Fair! Friday, August 28, 2026SWIC Granite City9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Are you a business…


Monday, April 27, 2026
Rep. Elik Shares Tips on Protecting Seniors from Fraud

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) hosted a Senior Fraud Seminar in Godfrey with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. The event gave seniors the…


Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Illinois House Republicans Allege Democrats Aim to Cheat with New Redistricting Amendment to Illinois’ Constitution

Springfield – Deputy Minority Leader Ryan Spain, Representative Dan Ugaste, and Representative Amy Elik on Tuesday blasted a proposed constitutional amendment from Illinois Democrats, arguing it would further weaken standards for…


Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Representative Elik & Senator Harriss to Host FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day in Wood River

In recognition of Earth Month, State Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Amy Elik are inviting residents to take part in a FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day on Saturday, April…


Monday, April 20, 2026
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update: Moving Bills, Community Events, & More

Last week was the House Third Reading Deadline – here’s what you missed. Moving Bills Last Friday was the deadline to pass our bills through the House before they can…


Monday, April 20, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik and Sen. Erica Harriss Hosting Senior Fraud Seminar

GODFREY, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (Glen Carbon) are hosting a free Senior Fraud Protection & Advocacy Seminar with an expert from the Illinois…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Illinois Designates Portion of Route 140 ‘Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway’

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Senate has joined the Illinois House of Representatives in adopting HJR 6 on Thursday to designate Illinois Route 140 as it travels through Meadowbrook…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Rep. Elik Joins 2A Advocates for IGOLD

State Representative Amy Elik joined with Second Amendment advocates for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day in Springfield. The advocates held a demonstration to advocate for their Second Amendment rights. “I…