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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Representative Elik & Senator Harriss to Host FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day in Wood River

In recognition of Earth Month, State Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Amy Elik are inviting residents to take part in a FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day on Saturday, April…


Monday, April 20, 2026
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update: Moving Bills, Community Events, & More

Last week was the House Third Reading Deadline – here’s what you missed. Moving Bills Last Friday was the deadline to pass our bills through the House before they can…


Monday, April 20, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik and Sen. Erica Harriss Hosting Senior Fraud Seminar

GODFREY, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (Glen Carbon) are hosting a free Senior Fraud Protection & Advocacy Seminar with an expert from the Illinois…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Illinois Designates Portion of Route 140 ‘Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway’

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Senate has joined the Illinois House of Representatives in adopting HJR 6 on Thursday to designate Illinois Route 140 as it travels through Meadowbrook…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Rep. Elik Joins 2A Advocates for IGOLD

State Representative Amy Elik joined with Second Amendment advocates for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day in Springfield. The advocates held a demonstration to advocate for their Second Amendment rights. “I…


Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Elik Tours Norfolk Southern’s Rail Operations at America’s Central Port

“Last week my staff and I toured America’s Central Port and Norfolk Southern’s rail operations in Granite City with other area legislators,” said Rep. Amy Elik. “It was a very…


Wednesday, April 8, 2026
WATCH: Elik’s Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Bill Passes House

Rep. Amy Elik passed House Bill 4934 through the House. HB 4934 creates a sickle cell disease awareness license plate decal and sets up a special fund to support sickle…


Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik Expands Safety Lighting for Work Vehicles

State Representative Amy Elik passed legislation to expand safety lighting for work vehicles. HB4867 builds upon legislation Elik passed in 2024 by allowing additional work vehicles to use green (along…


Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update: Moving Bills, Homeschool Advocates, March Madness

It has been a very busy few weeks, here’s an update on some things going on around Illinois. Rep. Elik Moves Five Bills Through Committee Last Friday was the House…


Friday, March 27, 2026
Rep. Elik Welcomes Homeschool Students to Springfield, Hosts House Pages for a Day

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) welcomed homeschool students to Springfield this week, as the annual Homeschool Legislative “Cherry Pie” Day took place on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Rep….