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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Rep. Elik Wants Clarity from Attorney General Concerning Enforcement of Unconstitutional Firearm Ban

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) participated in a press conference on Wednesday with the Illinois State Rifle Association and her House Republican colleagues, Representatives Caulkins, Cabello, Tipsword, and Windhorst to…


Friday, March 3, 2023
Capitol Update 3-3-23

The House of Representatives kicked into high gear this week with dozens of committee hearings and meetings. The House will be very busy with committee work next week, I have…


Friday, March 3, 2023
In Honor of Women’s History Month, Rep. Elik Recognizes Channy Lyons

In Honor of Women’s History Month, I recognized Channy Lyons during the House session yesterday. We appreciate and acknowledge her commitment to promoting the work of women artists from throughout…


Wednesday, March 1, 2023
VIDEO: Elik Tribute to former Rep. Bob Walters

On Wednesday, Representative Amy Elik paid tribute to her friend, mentor, and coach – former State Rep. Bob Walters.


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Capitol Update: House Back in Session

Elik Receives House Freshman ‘Legislator of the Year’ from ABC Illinois I was recently named ‘Legislator of the Year’ by the Associated Builders & Contractors, Illinois Chapter at their 2023…


Monday, February 27, 2023
Rep. Elik Receives ‘Legislator of the Year’ from ABC Illinois

State Representative Amy Elik was named ‘Legislator of the Year’ by the Associated Builders & Contractors, Illinois Chapter at their 2023 Annual Member Awards & Apprenticeship Graduation event in Elk…


Monday, February 20, 2023
Honoring our U.S. Presidents

Honoring our nation’s great leaders this Presidents’ Day!


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Elik’s Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Fifth Annual Budget Proposal

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address/State of the State before members of the Illinois General Assembly: “Illinois’ budgeting process over the past four…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Watch the Governor’s State of the State Live at Noon

The Governor will deliver the combined State of the State and Budget Address today at noon. Follow along live at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Rep. Elik, Sen. Harriss introduce legislation to provide $200 million for energy bill rebates for downstate families and businesses

Today, Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) joined their colleagues at the Illinois State Capitol to announce a bill to allocate $200 million…