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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Elik Calls for More Transparency of House Rules

The majority party in control of the Illinois House of Representatives approved House Rules today that will lead to less transparency and public discussion on legislation in the General Assembly….


Monday, February 8, 2021
Elik Rejects Lawmaker Pension Benefit

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) kept her promise to Metro East taxpayers by rejecting the lawmaker pension. The pension benefit is available to all lawmakers serving in the part-time legislature….


Friday, February 5, 2021
Rep. Elik’s Legislative Update

This is my first monthly update to the citizens of District 111, as your new State Representative. I plan to do a monthly update to keep you informed on what…


Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Rep. Elik Statement on School Sports in the Metro East

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) issued a statement following the Southwestern Conference urging Governor Pritzker for student athletes in the Metro East to have the same access to sports and…


Thursday, January 28, 2021
Elik to Serve on Commission Tasked with Estimating State Revenue

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) was recently appointed to serve on the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA). Elik is one of three House Republican lawmakers appointed to serve…


Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Rep. Elik’s Office Begins Collecting Valentines for Veterans

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) will begin collecting “Valentines for Veterans” at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik is encouraging students and residents to make valentine cards with…


Friday, January 22, 2021
Rep. Elik Opens District Office in Alton

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) announced the opening of her district office in Alton, the new district office opened Thursday morning. “With my office up and running, we are here…


Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Amy Elik Begins First Term as State Representative, Nominates Durkin for House Speaker

Amy Elik was officially sworn into office today as State Representative for the 111th District. State Representative Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) began her first term during a ceremony of the 102nd…


Wednesday, January 13, 2021
An Honor to Serve You

It is an honor to work on behalf of our community to address the critical issues we face and to promote a positive agenda for our district and our state….