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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Rep. Elik Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to shine a light on the fight against breast cancer and to raise awareness about the importance of early detection. This month we…


Monday, September 30, 2024
Elik Visits Community Hope Center

State Representative Amy Elik visited Community Hope Center in Cottage Hills on September 30. During this visit, she was given a tour of the facility and met with staff to…


Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Join Rep. Amy Elik in Granite City for a FREE Shred Day!

GRANITE CITY, IL – State Representative Amy Elik is offering a FREE Shred Day in Granite City! Paper documents will be accepted for safe and secure destruction. Cardboard boxes used…


Friday, September 20, 2024
National POW/MIA Recognition Day

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is a time to honor and remember the courageous men and women who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action. Their sacrifice and bravery…


Thursday, September 19, 2024
Tribune Editorial: Electricity Crisis Looms in Illinois

Many fossil fuel power plants have closed in recent years, because of environmental rules and market conditions. And the growth in renewable power facilities such as wind and solar isn’t…


Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Rep. Elik Marks Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution and honors all who have become U.S. citizens. Today we honor the foundational principles…


Monday, September 16, 2024
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

CORRUPTION ‘Everyone in the system is beholden to the speaker’: Opening statements kick off trial of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan.  AT&T Illinois had tried for years to win…


Friday, September 13, 2024
REAL ID Deadline Could Be Delayed

A recent plan from TSA would delay the full enforcement of REAL ID for another two years, but also warns of delays at airport security checkpoints for those who do…


Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Remembering and Honoring the Innocent Lives Lost on September 11

On Patriot Day, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11th. Let’s come together as one to honor the memories of those we lost and to support one…


Monday, September 9, 2024
Corruption Trial for Ex-AT&T Illinois President Starts Tomorrow

Former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza’s trial is set to begin tomorrow, the last in a series of trials before Mike Madigan goes to court on October 8. Ex-AT&T…