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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
5 New Laws for 2025

Every year the General Assembly passes hundreds of bills which are signed into law by the Governor. Many of these new laws take effect on January 1 – this year…


Sunday, December 15, 2024
Bill of Rights Day

On Bill of Rights Day, we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the First Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These Amendments guarantee our most basic rights and empower…


Saturday, December 14, 2024
Wreaths Across America Day

On Wreaths Across America Day, we pause to pay tribute to our veterans. Today, thousands of wreaths will be placed at the graves of veterans across the nation as a…


Friday, December 13, 2024
Happy Birthday, U.S. National Guard!

Happy Birthday to the U.S. National Guard! Initially founded in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest branch in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you to all of the brave…


Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Finalists for New State Flag Design Revealed

The Illinois Flag Commission has announced the top 10 finalists for the new state flag design competition. Starting in January, the public will be able to weigh in on their…


Monday, December 9, 2024
Stopping Corruption in Illinois and Around the World

By continuing to raise awareness about the dangers of corruption, we can begin to bring about meaningful change and restore the broken trust in government, both in Illinois and around…


Saturday, December 7, 2024
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Today, we remember and honor the brave souls who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.


Tuesday, December 3, 2024
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Representative Amy Elik

Here are three things you didn’t know about Illinois State Representative Amy Elik: 1. Iced Tea Drinker Iced tea is Rep. Elik’s beverage of choice and you will never see her…


Monday, December 2, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik Hosting Holiday Food Drive

ALTON, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is hosting a Holiday Food Drive at her district office in Alton. The food drive will run from December 2nd through December…


Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Elik Joins ‘Let’s Talk’ to Discuss Legislative Successes and Goals

On Monday, State Representative Amy Elik joined Mark Ellebracht on Let’s Talk. They discussed Elik’s legislative accomplishments from her current term which ends in January, and what her goals are…