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Friday, July 19, 2024
Elik: Renew Your Professional License Before September Deadline

Rep. Amy Elik is teaming up with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to remind individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process…


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Elik’s Legislation Highlighted in Capitol Crimes Podcast

When Faith Colson was an Illinois high school student she was made to feel special by one of her teachers. He became a trusted adult to whom she could turn…


Monday, July 15, 2024
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

MOBILE OFFICE HOURS Thank you for all the constituents who joined me at my Mobile Office Hours in Wood River last week! As your State Rep, I make every effort…


Thursday, July 11, 2024
Illinois Switching from SAT to ACT for High Schoolers

When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years. The Illinois State Board of…


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Elik: Watch Out for Phishing Scams!

State Representative Amy Elik is warning constituents about a phishing scam going around. The most recent scam is a texter pretending to be the “Illinois Toll way” and requesting a…


Monday, July 8, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Wood River

State Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Wood River on Wednesday, July 10 to meet with constituents who need help with issues concerning a State…


Monday, July 8, 2024
Rep. Elik Encourages You to Nominate Illinoisan of the Day

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program…


Friday, July 5, 2024
Elik: Apply For OSLAD Grants Before Deadline

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants between July 1 through Sept. 13, closing…


Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July! Since this day in 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom, liberty, and hope across the globe. Have a safe and relaxing holiday! My office…


Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Elik: Support Independent Retailers!

July is National Independent Retailer Month. This month, join me in showing some appreciation for your favorite independent retailer! As a cornerstone in our economy, independent retailers contribute so much…