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Monday, March 22, 2021
Metro East GOP Lawmakers Reveal Plan to ‘Reimagine Illinois’

On Monday Illinois State Representatives Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg), and David Friess (R-Red Bud) revealed their House Republican caucus’ new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. A four-point plan…


Thursday, March 18, 2021
Metro East Representatives Elik, Meier, and Friess to Host Virtual Town Hall

Illinois State Representatives Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg), and David Friess (R-Red Bud) will host a Facebook LIVE town hall on Wednesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. Metro East…


Thursday, March 11, 2021
Rep. Elik’s March 2021 Legislative Update

This is my second monthly update to the citizens of District 111, as your State Representative. February was packed full of Zooms, calls, and meetings, but only one in-person session…


Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Representatives Elik and Davidsmeyer Host Online Town Hall Meeting

Representatives Amy Elik and C.D. Davidsmeyer will host an online town hall Tuesday, March 9 starting at 7pm. Registration is required. Register for Town Hall


Friday, February 26, 2021
House set to begin virtual hearings, unemployment system on agenda

For the first time in Illinois history, the House of Representatives will begin virtual committee hearings on March 1st. State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) to serve on six key committees…


Monday, February 22, 2021
Elik sponsors legislation to eliminate FOID and reduce concealed carry license fees

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) is fulfilling a promise made to law-abiding gun owners by sponsoring House Bill 1892 (HB 1892) to repeal the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Rep. Elik Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Proposal

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s virtual Budget Address for members of the Illinois General Assembly today: “As a CPA, I am disappointed to learn…


Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Rep. Elik Delivers ‘Valentines for Veterans’ Collected from District Residents

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) delivered hundreds of “Valentines for Veterans” on Friday, February 12 to long-term care facilities residing in District 111. “Thank you to everyone who sent my…


Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Elik Calls for More Transparency of House Rules

The majority party in control of the Illinois House of Representatives approved House Rules today that will lead to less transparency and public discussion on legislation in the General Assembly….


Monday, February 8, 2021
Elik Rejects Lawmaker Pension Benefit

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) kept her promise to Metro East taxpayers by rejecting the lawmaker pension. The pension benefit is available to all lawmakers serving in the part-time legislature….