SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement following the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state budget: “The spring legislative session…

Two Weeks to Go… We are back in Springfield this week and I expect to move two Senate bills from second to third reading, and then (hopefully!) pass those bills…

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) are teaming up to bring a FREE Shred Event to Pontoon Beach. “I’m pleased to bring this free…

State Representative Amy Elik passed House Resolution 609, which declares May 2026 as “ALS Awareness Month” in the State of Illinois. “I hope all Illinoisans will join in supporting ALS…

State Representative Amy Elik and State Senator Erica Harriss visited Roxana Senior High School. They discussed their jobs as legislators and took questions from students.

My Update to You This week in Springfield, we dove right in to our committee work on Senate bills that passed the Senate previously, and now must go through the House’s process….

I joined law enforcement officers and families from across Illinois to honor our fallen police officers during a solemn remembrance ceremony at the Capitol. This tribute recognizes the bravery, service,…

“This University of Illinois alumna was so excited to welcome the Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball team to the Capitol today,” said Rep. Elik. “They sure made us proud during their…

At this week’s Legislative Audit Commission hearing, State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) questioned the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) regarding a recent audit finding that identified $266 million tied…

State Representative Amy Elik visited Wood River Refinery with other local elected officials to meet with the leaders at the Refinery. Elik listened to their concerns and discussed legislation how…