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Friday, April 14, 2023
Capitol Update

The Illinois General Assembly has been on a two week break from session in Springfield. I have kept my schedule busy by attending as many events and district meetings as…


Thursday, April 13, 2023
Distracted Driving Awareness Month

In 2021, distracted driving killed 3,522 people.  April, which is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, is a good time to regroup and take responsibility for the choices we make when we’re on…


Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Rep. Elik’s Legislative Proposals Head to the Senate for Adoption

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) passed several bills out of the Illinois House of Representatives during the first half of the legislative session so far this year. Rep. Amy Elik’s…


Friday, April 7, 2023
Applications are OPEN for $175M grant program for the creative arts, hotel & restaurant industries!

$175M in grants are available for restaurants, hotels & creative arts business through #ILB2B. Need help preparing to apply or determining eligibility? 100+ navigators across IL are available to support…


Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Call 811 Before You Dig

JULIE has been protecting Illinois communities for more than 45 years by providing a free notification service for homeowners and professional excavators to use to request the location of underground…


Saturday, April 1, 2023
Rep. Elik Designates IL Route 140 “Cpl. Tommy Miller Memorial Highway”

The Illinois House of Representatives adopted HJR 21 on Thursday designating Illinois Route 140 as it travels through Meadowbrook as the ‘Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway’. The resolution was…


Thursday, March 30, 2023
Elik Speaks at Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day

The Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) has become the number one demonstration of citizens promoting gun owners’ rights in the United States, and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA)…


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Vietnam War Veterans Day

Honoring those who bravely served during the Vietnam War this Vietnam War Veterans Day. May their sacrifice never be forgotten.


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Photos: “This Year’s Session in Springfield”

State Representative Amy Elik has been busy this 2023 legislative session at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. Here are a few photos from this year’s session so far.


Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Rep. Elik’s March 2023 Legislative Update

This is my fourteenth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. We are about half-way through the 2023 spring legislative session, having already met deadlines…