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Sunday, June 7, 2026
National Memorial of Military Ascent Opens in Grafton

State Representative Amy Elik attended the ribbon cutting of the new National Memorial of Military Ascent in Grafton. “What an honor to be with some WWII Veterans, who remember D-Day…


Monday, May 18, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik & Sen. Erica Harriss Plan Shred Day for June 27

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…


Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rep. Elik & Sen. Harriss Visit Roxana Senior High School

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.


Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Save the Date! 2026 Job Fair is Booked!

Rep. Amy Elik and Sen. Erica Harriss are thrilled to host their second annual Job Fair! Friday, August 28, 2026SWIC Granite City9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Are you a business…


Monday, April 27, 2026
Rep. Elik Shares Tips on Protecting Seniors from Fraud

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) hosted a Senior Fraud Seminar in Godfrey with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. The event gave seniors the…


Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Representative Elik & Senator Harriss to Host FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day in Wood River

In recognition of Earth Month, State Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Amy Elik are inviting residents to take part in a FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day on Saturday, April…


Monday, April 20, 2026
Rep. Amy Elik and Sen. Erica Harriss Hosting Senior Fraud Seminar

GODFREY, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (Glen Carbon) are hosting a free Senior Fraud Protection & Advocacy Seminar with an expert from the Illinois…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Illinois Designates Portion of Route 140 ‘Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway’

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Senate has joined the Illinois House of Representatives in adopting HJR 6 on Thursday to designate Illinois Route 140 as it travels through Meadowbrook…


Friday, January 30, 2026
Elik, Harriss Visit CAVC Expansion Project Site

llinois State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) toured the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) expansion site to get a firsthand look at building progress…


Thursday, September 25, 2025
Granite City Works: A Victory for American Steel and Working Families 

By State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik Granite City has always been a steel town. Its factories and workers are the heartbeat of our community – providing…