Metro East Sun

Rep. Amy Elik shared the latest updates on her role as a state representative.

In her Facebook post, Elik shared a link to RiverBender.com, where her statement was outlined. 

"This is my 11th update to the citizens of the 111th District, as your state representative. The summer has been busy with events, meetings and advocacy for constituents. Each day my office staff and I work on a wide variety of constituent services, policy issues and pressing topics that affect peoples’ lives and livelihoods. Therefore, the job is always engaging and interesting and there is never a dull moment. I’m often popping in and out of the office as I frequently go to meetings off-site. I love being able to meet with groups, businesses and nonprofits in their offices so that I’m out and about in the community as much as possible," she said.

Elik spoke about attending the Madison County Drug Court graduation.

"It is so inspiring to hear the difficult steps each graduate took to gain their lives and freedom back, and the impact it had on their entire family, especially those with children. The trajectory of the graduates' and their families’ lives is now changed by their determination in this demanding program and our entire community can be proud of their success," Elik said. "I was honored to speak at the Wood River Memorial Day ceremony, and walk in the Alton Memorial Day parade. I enjoyed being in town on Memorial Day this year since last year was a session day in Springfield. We held a beautiful ceremony on Independence Day weekend to name part of Highway 111 in South Roxana for Chief Todd Werner. I attended the groundbreaking for Madison County Transit’s new administration building in Pontoon Beach and visited the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center to learn about river health, soil practices and microplastics. My staff and I toured the Catholic Children’s Home and heard about the loving care they provide for youth. I visited the Ameren Operations center and toured local gas and electric infrastructure projects.”

Elik was first elected to the Illinois House in 2020. A Republican, her legislative experience includes serving on the Transportation: Regulation, Roads and Revenue & Finance. Elik is a state representative who resides in Fosterburg, according to the Illinois House.

Elik ran unopposed for her position as the state representative for District 111 in the Republican Primary in June, the Journal Star reported.