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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Rep. Elik Co-Sponsors Legislation to Ease the Pain at the Pump and Reduce Taxes on Consumer Goods

While consumer prices and the price at the pump continue to rise, House Republican lawmakers, including State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) are advocating for reforms to provide relief for Illinois…


Thursday, March 10, 2022
Elik Resolution Designates Portion of Route 111 “The Chief Todd Werner Memorial Highway”

The Illinois House of Representatives adopted a resolution sponsored by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) on Thursday to honor the life of South Roxana Fire Chief Todd Werner. “Chief Werner…


Monday, March 7, 2022
Rep. Elik’s Bill to Increase Safety of Children under State Care Passed the House

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) to improve the safety of transportation for foster children was recently approved by the Illinois House of Representatives. Rep. Elik sponsored the…


Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Rep. Elik Statement on Madigan Corruption Charges

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued the following statement after the federal indictment of former House Speaker Mike Madigan: “This indictment makes it perfectly clear that Mike Madigan and his…


Thursday, February 24, 2022
Rep. Elik Statement on Court’s Decision Concerning Madison County Judicial Elections

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued the following statement after the Sangamon County Circuit Court decision to maintain the Democrat’s scheme to change the way Madison County, Illinois voters elect…


Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Rep. Amy Elik: Bipartisan Legislative Body Suspends School Mask Mandate

The bipartisan Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) voted today to block the re-implementation of Governor JB Pritzker’s mask mandate for K-12 schools in Illinois. According to State Representative Amy…


Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Rep. Elik’s Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s annual budget address to the Illinois General Assembly: “Governor Pritzker’s budget address is nothing more than a mirage….


Tuesday, February 1, 2022
February 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day

Today, Illinois is celebrating National Unclaimed Property Day to raise awareness and encourage people to check if they have cash or property owed to them. The National Association of Unclaimed…


Thursday, January 27, 2022
Rep. Elik’s Office Announces Collection of Valentines for Veterans

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) has begun collecting “Valentines for Veterans” again this year at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik is encouraging students and residents to make…


Thursday, January 13, 2022
Rep. Elik’s January 2022 Legislative Update

This is my eighth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. This week I celebrated one year since my inauguration into the General Assembly. I…