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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…


Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Elik and Other Local Leaders Celebrate SIUE’s Economic Impact

State Representative Amy Elik joined local leaders at SIUE to discuss the economic impact of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The University’s Economic Impact Report included a myriad of data that shows…


Monday, November 25, 2024
House Republicans: Irresponsible Budgeting by the Supermajority Has Led to a $3.2 Billion Deficit

Illinois House Republicans are reacting to the Pritzker Administration’s announcement of a $3.2 billion projected budget deficit for FY26. We have repeatedly voiced concerns about the state’s budget process, especially…


Monday, November 18, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik Visits Riverbend Head Start & Family Services

This morning, State Representative Amy Elik visited Riverbend Head Start & Family Services in Granite City. “I had a wonderful visit this morning at Riverbend Head Start & Family Services,”…