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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Remembering the Great Flood of 1993: 30 Years Later

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…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement on Illinois Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of No-Cash Bail

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…


Monday, July 17, 2023
Virtual Job Fair July 25, Register Today

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…


Saturday, July 15, 2023
National Pet Fire Safety Day

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


Friday, July 14, 2023
Donate Extra Garden Harvest to Food Pantries

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…


Thursday, July 13, 2023
County Fairs Across the State Offer Wholesome Family Fun

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…


Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Ameren Customer Assistance Event July 18

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…


Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Rep. Amy Elik’s July Legislative Update

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…


Monday, July 10, 2023
National Independent Retailer Month

This month we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…


Friday, July 7, 2023
How much Fentanyl crosses our southern border?

One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the United States from Mexico continues to skyrocket,…