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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Rep. Elik Provides 2022 Session Update

The Illinois House of Representatives adjourned shortly after 6:00 am on Saturday, April 9 following the passage of a state budget and a temporary tax relief package scheduled to take…


Friday, April 1, 2022
Rep. Elik Files Bill to Take Away Taxpayer-Funded Pension from Corrupt Politicians

It’s no secret that Illinois is plagued with corruption and today’s status hearing in federal court for indicted former House Speaker Mike Madigan is a fresh reminder of the fact….


Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Rep. Elik’s March 2022 Legislative Update

This is my ninth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. I’ve been in Springfield each week since February 15th, after having some January and…


Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Rep. Elik Votes Against Jobs Tax

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives approved a tax on Illinois jobs: “I voted against the jobs tax because we have…


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…