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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Elik and Harriss Tour Riverbend Head Start

Rep. Amy Elik said the following regarding her recent tour of Riverbend Head Start in Alton: “Riverbend Head Start & Family Services is such a great organization to have in…


Monday, October 21, 2024
Rep. Elik and Sen. Harriss Open Doors to Modernized Bethalto DMV

The Bethalto DMV re-opened this morning following renovations by the Secretary of State’s office. The remodel will allow customers to get their transactions done at one counter more efficiently. “I…


Thursday, October 17, 2024
Rep. Elik Paints the Town Red for AHS Homecoming

We are Painting the Town Red this week to support Alton High School’s Homecoming Week. Cheers to the students, teachers, staff, administrators, and the community for coming together to make…


Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Caucus Blog: Top 10 Vehicles Stolen in Illinois

In 2023, more than 41,000 vehicles were reported stolen in Illinois. Here are the top 10 cars stolen in Illinois and how to prevent theft. The Caucus Blog of the…


Sunday, October 13, 2024
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy! Founded on this day in 1775, this branch is officially celebrating its 249th birthday. Thank you to all of the members of the U.S. Navy…


Friday, October 11, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik has Inflation Sticker Shock

It’s clear that Illinois families are facing skyrocketing grocery bills. All food prices have risen 25% in the last 3 years – and some regular grocery essentials have climbed even…


Thursday, October 10, 2024
Elik Joins “Makers on the Move” Tour Highlighting Metro East Manufacturing

State Representative Amy Elik joined local leaders and manufacturers during the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association’s “Makers on the Move” bus tour. IMA partnered with IMEC to launch the third annual statewide…


Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

Happy Tuesday! I hope you’ve been enjoying this crisp fall weather, as the leaves are starting to fall. I wanted to give you an update on what I’ve been up…


Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Bethalto DMV Temporarily Relocates

The Bethalto DMV is being temporarily relocated to the Bethalto Village Hall while the Secretary of State’s office is renovating the Bethalto DMV and converting it to a One-Stop-Shop where…


Monday, October 7, 2024
Elik Notes Fire Prevention Week

This Fire Prevention Week let’s all take concrete action towards eliminating the threat of fires in our homes and communities. Every small action is a step towards saving lives and…