Amy Elik was first elected to the Illinois House in November 2020, and then re-elected two years later. Elik represents the 111th District, which is located in Madison County. Elik, a lifelong resident of Madison County, has worked for 28 years as a Certified Public Accountant and auditor for area businesses and governmental bodies.

Rep. Elik has served her local community in a number of ways, including as a Foster Township Trustee and as a board member for St. Mary’s Catholic School. She has also been a member of the local Rotary Club and co-leader of the Fosterburg AG 4H Club. Elik served as a volunteer teacher with SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors. She taught financial projection classes and consulted with entrepreneurs to start businesses.

Rep. Elik was named the Associated Builders and Contractors Illinois Chapter Legislator of the Year Award at their 2023 Annual Member Awards and Apprenticeship Graduation event, and received the 2021-2022 Outstanding Freshman of the Year Award from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. 

In the Illinois House, Rep. Elik sees firsthand how policies coming out of Springfield can hinder economic growth because of laws enacted by politicians disconnected from the struggles of Main Street Illinoisans. Elik’s accounting experience has proven valuable to members of the General Assembly as she was appointed as Deputy Budgeteer for the House Republicans’ budget team for the 103rd General Assembly.

Small Business of the Month Winner - May 2024  

We are a Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Academy serving the greater Alton, Illinois area. We offer Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids/adults, kickboxing, MMA classes, self-defense classes for kids/adults, corporate self-defense team building/workshops, and we have a training program for L.E.O.'s and C.O.'s that is accepted by the state of Illinois for meeting "use of force" training requirements. We are affiliated with Watson Martial Arts in St. Louis and our competition affiliation for tournaments is with TacTeam BJJ. Our school is also a member of the Adopt-a-Cop BJJ Program, Rolling for Recovery BJJ program for veterans, and the BJJ Globetrotters organization. 

It is our continuing privilege to bring the martial arts we love to the people of the Riverbend area, including Alton, Godfrey, Bethalto, Wood River, East Alton, and beyond. Whether you want to learn some self-defense, competitive grappling, build confidence, get in better shape, or just de-stress at the end of your day, you will love our classes and workshops. We hope to welcome you soon to the Strategic BJJ Team! Let’s make the next part of your story a great one!  

RBGA Small Business of the Month - August 2024

Tassinari Insurance Agency is an Independent Agency. My team and I represent you, the client, not the company. We are committed to earning your trust, confidence and business. Call or Stop In for a Free Quote or to discuss your Insurance needs. Give us a call, stop in or email us. We would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business! Whether it is Home, Auto, Life or Business Insurance, we will find the coverage for your needs and budget.

Your healthcare needs might cause you to take a detour, but it definitely won’t be a dead-end when you choose ThriVe! Our team of Medical Staff and Advocates will be here to walk you through every step. ThriVe Metro East Express Women’s Healthcare offers the following Low Cost/No Cost Medical Services:

• Lab quality pregnancy testing – Think you might be pregnant? Confirm your pregnancy with a no-cost confidential pregnancy test, verification and ultrasound.
• STI testing & referrals
• Pre-Abortion Screening
• Ultrasounds
• Walk-ins welcome, Appointment suggested
• Social service and/or referrals for housing, medical care, counseling, utility assistance, food, & more, criteria may apply.

I'm proud to be a Thrivent financial professional. I provide personalized financial guidance to people at all stages of life. At Thrivent, we view money not as a goal, but as a tool — one that can afford you a life rich in meaning and gratitude. We believe humanity thrives when individuals make the most of all they've been given. I'm here to help you do just that.

RBGA Small Business of the Month June 2024

Welcome to T K Carpet Gallery, your premier and reliable carpet installation and green cleaning service in the Riverbend and Jerseyville areas. We provide a variety of product services, including free estimates, residential sales, hardwood floors, carpet cleaning, carpet restretch, tile installation, ceramic tile, marble floors, vinyl flooring, luxury vinyl tile, laminate flooring and area rug cleaning.

We have the skill and experience necessary to serve as your full service professional removal and installation team. We want to earn our customers' trust and give them great value and build relationships.

We remove, install, and clean all types of flooring including Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Sheet Vinyl, Tile, Engineered Tile, and also clean upholstery and area rugs along with all other flooring and grout.  We offer Hot Water Extract Cleaning.       

With more than 40 years of business, our company offers respect, trust, dedication, integrity and a commitment to exceeding the expectations of our customers. We strive to deliver complete customer satisfaction for each and every service, providing quality workmanship, affordable pricing and excellent customer service. 

RBGA Small Business of the Month - April 1997
RBGA Small Business of the Month - September 2012

Tony’s offers a variety of dining options. In addition to our *elegant dining room pictured above, we also feature our Whiskey Bar, seasonal patio dining and our large back bar that offers pizza as well as Tony’s full menu in a more casual setting. Tony’s bar area is family-friendly.

For dining room seating, reservations are recommended.    

If you are looking for a place to enjoy great drinks in a beautiful setting, check out The Whiskey Bar at Tony’s. We have a premium whiskey selection with all kinds of rare finds, beautiful craft cocktails with fresh house-made syrups, our new cherry vanilla house-infused bourbon, and an amazing wine list. Stop for a drink before or after dinner, enjoy a bourbon while you wait for your carry out or plan a night out with friends! Open Tuesday – Sunday at 4 pm.

Join us for Happy Hour from 3:30 – 5:30 pm everyday! Happy Hour prices are available in both bars and in the dining room.

FOR OVER 65 YEARS, LOVERS OF FINE FOOD AND SPIRITS HAVE TRAVELED NEAR AND FAR TO A CHARMING RIVER TOWN CALLED ALTON TO DINE AT THE WORLD-RENOWNED TONY’S RESTAURANT. TONY’S HAS BEEN OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE TONY AND EDIE VENTIMIGLIA FAMILY SINCE 1954.