Metro East Sun

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik is known for her legislative work, but there are a few personal details about her that might not be widely known.

First, Rep. Elik has a preference for iced tea over coffee. This stems from an early childhood experience when she and her sister sampled their grandmother's cold coffee, which was mostly grounds. The experience led to a lifelong aversion to coffee.

Secondly, despite the public nature of her role, Rep. Elik identifies as an introvert. As a child, she was shy and still finds public speaking challenging. Nevertheless, she participates in it to ensure her constituents receive necessary information and representation. She acknowledges that community involvement has helped her become more outgoing.

Lastly, Rep. Elik is deeply rooted in Illinois, having spent nearly all of her life in Godfrey or Alton, apart from college years in Champaign. Representing the areas where she grew up and currently resides is something she cherishes.