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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Call 811 Before You Dig

JULIE has been protecting Illinois communities for more than 45 years by providing a free notification service for homeowners and professional excavators to use to request the location of underground…


Saturday, April 1, 2023
Rep. Elik Designates IL Route 140 “Cpl. Tommy Miller Memorial Highway”

The Illinois House of Representatives adopted HJR 21 on Thursday designating Illinois Route 140 as it travels through Meadowbrook as the ‘Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway’. The resolution was…


Thursday, March 30, 2023
Elik Speaks at Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day

The Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) has become the number one demonstration of citizens promoting gun owners’ rights in the United States, and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA)…


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Vietnam War Veterans Day

Honoring those who bravely served during the Vietnam War this Vietnam War Veterans Day. May their sacrifice never be forgotten.


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Photos: “This Year’s Session in Springfield”

State Representative Amy Elik has been busy this 2023 legislative session at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. Here are a few photos from this year’s session so far.


Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Rep. Elik’s March 2023 Legislative Update

This is my fourteenth update to the citizens of the 111th district, as your State Representative. We are about half-way through the 2023 spring legislative session, having already met deadlines…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Applications for Back to Business Grants Open April 5

Through the Back to Business (B2B) program, the State of Illinois is offering $175 million in grants for businesses in industries hardest-hit by the pandemic, specifically, restaurants, hotels and businesses…


Thursday, March 23, 2023
Rep. Elik Partners with Manufacturers to Increase Training, Strengthen Workforce

On Wednesday Rep. Amy Elik partnered with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) to discuss legislation she sponsored to explore ways to build career pathways for students and remove barriers that…


Friday, March 17, 2023
Capitol Update

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The Illinois House of Representatives adjourned late Thursday afternoon after passing 40 bills onto the Senate for consideration, leaving over 500 bills to consider by the…


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
National SBDC Day

Did you know Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses? Learn…