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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Elik: House Democrats Break Their Own Rules

39 days until session adjournment and the Democrat-controlled legislature has failed to put forth any meaningful or substantive legislation dealing with fighting corruption, providing tax relief, and unfortunately, no plan…


Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Rep. Elik Presents Retirement Resolution to Madison County Chief Deputy Coroner Roger Smith

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) presented House Resolution 154 to congratulate Madison County Chief Deputy Coroner Roger D. Smith on the occasion of his retirement, after 38 years in public…


Friday, March 26, 2021
Elik files Resolutions on behalf of Mayor McCormick to Honor Godfrey Leaders Ringering and Williams

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) filed House Joint Resolution 25 and House Joint Resolution 26 on Monday to honor the lives of two Godfrey community leaders, Captain Jake Ringering and…


Monday, March 22, 2021
Metro East GOP Lawmakers Reveal Plan to ‘Reimagine Illinois’

On Monday Illinois State Representatives Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg), and David Friess (R-Red Bud) revealed their House Republican caucus’ new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. A four-point plan…


Thursday, March 18, 2021
Metro East Representatives Elik, Meier, and Friess to Host Virtual Town Hall

Illinois State Representatives Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg), and David Friess (R-Red Bud) will host a Facebook LIVE town hall on Wednesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. Metro East…


Thursday, March 11, 2021
Rep. Elik’s March 2021 Legislative Update

This is my second monthly update to the citizens of District 111, as your State Representative. February was packed full of Zooms, calls, and meetings, but only one in-person session…


Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Representatives Elik and Davidsmeyer Host Online Town Hall Meeting

Representatives Amy Elik and C.D. Davidsmeyer will host an online town hall Tuesday, March 9 starting at 7pm. Registration is required. Register for Town Hall


Friday, February 26, 2021
House set to begin virtual hearings, unemployment system on agenda

For the first time in Illinois history, the House of Representatives will begin virtual committee hearings on March 1st. State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) to serve on six key committees…


Monday, February 22, 2021
Elik sponsors legislation to eliminate FOID and reduce concealed carry license fees

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) is fulfilling a promise made to law-abiding gun owners by sponsoring House Bill 1892 (HB 1892) to repeal the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Rep. Elik Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Proposal

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s virtual Budget Address for members of the Illinois General Assembly today: “As a CPA, I am disappointed to learn…