State Of Illinois/ Illinois

Elik files bill to suspend taxpayer-funded pension benefits for politicians charged with corruption

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo | Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022 @ 12:00pm

Following former House Speaker Mike Madigan’s indictment on racketeering and bribery charges, State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) filed legislation intended to suspend taxpayer-funded pension benefits for politicians charged with corruption.
Rep. Elik's March 2022 legislative update

By The Madison County Record | Friday, Apr 1, 2022 @ 5:01pm

Rep. Amy Elik provides an update on notable bills that have passed recently and discusses former Speaker Michael Madigan's indictment.
More than 500 Illinois schools eliminate mask mandates for students and staff

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo | Monday, Feb 14, 2022 @ 3:00pm

Greenville attorney Tom DeVore, who is spearheading the legal challenges against Illinois school mask mandates, has compiled a list of the state's schools that have agreed to make masks optional for students and staff.
Elik, Meier respond to Pritzker's budget address

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo | Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 @ 3:13pm

Local state representatives called Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget plan during the State of the State address on Wednesday nothing but a “mirage” of “smoke and mirrors” to draw attention away from Illinois’ fiscal crisis during an election year.