Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. Statistics show that Illinois ranks in the top 10 nationwide in human trafficking cases. In 2021, the…

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” – 54 years ago today, Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on…

Earlier this year residents of northwestern Illinois watched with concern as a far-away weather event threatened their communities. As a few days of abnormally warm weather settled in over the…

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the Illinois Supreme Court decided Illinois can enact no-cash bail for criminals: “This ruling will put many detained criminals back…

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is hosting a virtual job fair on Tuesday, July 25 from 1-2 p.m. The job fair will be held online and is…

Don’t forget to include your pets in your family emergency plan. Learn how to protect your pet in case of fire this Pet Fire Safety Day at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/pet-fire-safety.html

Families maintain and grow a number of fruits and vegetables in their own gardens in Illinois, and in many cases they produce more food than what they can consume. Once…

One of the great aspects of life in Illinois are the unique County Fairs that are held from June through October all over the state. Find the full list of…

Struggling to keep up with energy bills? On July 18 in Granite City, explore payment assistance programs, get answers about your bill, and learn about payment assistance programs offered by…

This is my fifteenth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. The state’s fiscal year 2024 budget took effect on July 1st. The budget appropriates…