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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
House Republicans call for a moratorium, audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and her House Republican colleagues are calling for a moratorium on expansion and a State audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented…


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Watch Session Live at Noon

The Illinois House of Representatives begins at Noon today. You may watch and listen live today (April 25) at 12pm here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Monday, April 24, 2023
Capitol Update

The Illinois House of Representatives returns to business tomorrow, with four weeks to go before the legislature adjourns until the fall. I anticipate lawmakers voting on a state budget by…


Monday, April 24, 2023
National Library Week!

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Be sure to visit your local…


Friday, April 21, 2023
ICash – Illinois’ Unclaimed Property Program

Illinois’ $3.5 billion unclaimed property program—also known as I-Cash—is one of the state’s oldest consumer protection initiatives and safeguards the contents of overlooked safe deposit boxes, unpaid life insurance benefits,…


Thursday, April 20, 2023
Rep. Elik Honors Two Local Women at the Illinois Capitol

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) honored Lewis & Clark Community College Board of Trustees Chairperson Julie Johnson and Desirée Bennyhoff, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Watch House Session Live at 12pm Today

The Illinois House of Representatives begins at Noon today. You may watch and listen live today (April 19) at 12pm here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Alzheimer’s Association Week of Action

This week, advocates affected by dementia across my district and Illinois have joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Week of Action to make their voices heard. I am proud to be a…


Tuesday, April 18, 2023
House is Back in Session Today at 1pm

The Illinois House of Representatives will return to business for the next five weeks. You may watch and listen live today (April 18) at 1 pm here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Monday, April 17, 2023
National Work Zone Awareness Week

In 2020, 857 people were killed and more than 44,000 were injured in work zone crashes. You can stay safe while traveling through work zones by following a few tips:…