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Thursday, August 31, 2023
International Overdose Awareness Day

Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are now the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in the United States. In Illinois, we are fighting this dangerous epidemic by raising awareness…


Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Eliks tours Community Link workshop amid pending legislation

On August 28, State Representatives Amy Elik, Charlie Meier, Katie Stuart, and Senator Erica Harriss toured the Community Link workshop in Breese. Lawmakers were at the facility to talk about…


Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Applications for Teacher of the Year Opens Sept. 1

The Illinois State Board of Education’s 2024 Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year Awards applications open Friday, September 1. Learn more at isbe.net/TWETOY


Monday, August 28, 2023
Week in Review: Illinois corruption, retail theft on the rise, new gaming licenses and more

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Tim Mapes, key aide to former Speaker Madigan, convicted in federal court. The former chief of staff to the office of the Speaker was found guilty of perjury and…


Sunday, August 27, 2023
Illinois Constitution Day

On this day in 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as the first state capital. Happy Constitution Day, Illinois!


Saturday, August 26, 2023
Cutting Edge Boeing Drone Production Plant a Job Creator in Metro East

Manufacturing giant Boeing is expanding its aerospace footprint in St. Clair County, with a 300,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility expected to be completed in early 2024. The facility at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement on Illinois Corruption Trial, Mapes Guilty Verdict

State Representative Amy Elik issued the following statement in Illinois’ most recent corruption trial verdict of Tim Mapes, former House Speaker Mike Madigan’s closest ally: “Federal prosecutors remain undefeated in…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Elik Hosting Evening Office Hours

My staff and I will be holding evening office hours tonight at my district office. THURSDAY, AUGUST 244:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.Rep. Elik’s District Office192 Alton Square Mall Dr., Suite…


Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Join Rep. Elik for Breakfast Aug. 28

Join Congressman Bost, State Representative Kevin Schmidt, and State Representative Amy Elik for a free breakfast as they discuss how bad policies in DC and Springfield have been harmful for…


Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Mobile Office Hours Aug. 21-Aug. 24

My staff and I will be holding office hours in Glen Carbon, East Alton, Roxana, Granite City, and Alton on the following dates and locations: MONDAY, AUGUST 2110:30 A.M. –…