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Saturday, February 11, 2023
Week in Review: Budget, Firearms ban, jobs and more

BUDGET Budget Address/State of the State next week. Governor JB Pritzker will deliver his annual Budget Address/State of the State speech to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly…


Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Week in Review: Budget, firearms, energy & more

BUDGETIllinois House GOP Leader Tony McCombie and House GOP Budget Team Call for Bipartisan Budget Process. At a press conference in Springfield Tuesday, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was joined by members…


Tuesday, January 31, 2023
VIDEO: Elik Discusses Need for Balanced & Transparent Budget

“As a Certified Public Accountant, I know firsthand the importance of good budgeting practices and accountability. With inflation seriously impacting every families’ household budget, our constituents rely on their elected…


Friday, January 27, 2023
Rep. Elik to Serve as a Top Budget Negotiator for House Republicans

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was selected to serve on the House Republican’s budget team. Elik was appointed on Friday by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to serve…


Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Rep. Elik’s Office Collecting Valentines for Veterans

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) has begun collecting “Valentines for Veterans” again for the third year in a row at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik is encouraging students…


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Amy Elik Sworn in for Second Term as State Representative

Today State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was officially sworn in for a second term as the State Representative for District 111 in the 103rd General Assembly. Elik was reelected in…


Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement on Firearm Ban Signed by Governor Pritzker

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after her vote against the firearm ban signed into law by Governor Pritzker tonight: “I voted against the firearm ban signed…


Monday, January 9, 2023
Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Thank you to all of the law enforcement personnel in Illinois who selflessly serve their communities, protect residents from harm, and make our neighborhoods safer places to live, learn, and…


Friday, January 6, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement in Opposition to Firearm Ban Approved After Midnight

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives approved a firearm ban pushed through by Cook County Democrat lawmakers shortly after 12:30 am Friday…


Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Rep. Elik’s January 2023 Legislative Update

This is my thirteenth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. Happy New Year to all, I hope you had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving…