MARION, IL – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joined the WJPF Morning NewsWatch for a wide ranging interview this week. Rep. Windhorst and Tom Miller explored a variety of subjects.
“I was happy to join Tom Miller on the WJPF Morning NewsWatch today to discuss several topics. As we move closer to the October Veto Session, there is a possibility of a variety of tax increases, including the $1.50 delivery tax, that would be used to bail out the Chicago Transit Authority,” Windhorst said. “I will not vote to support ANY tax increases – our citizens are taxed to the hilt as it is. A large energy package that will focus on battery storage is likely to be debated during the Veto Session. This legislation, unbelievably, would guarantee higher electricity bills. Our state’s policies on energy have already wrecked family budgets by causing sky-high electricity bills. We need to change course in Illinois instead of doubling down on failure in our energy sector. We also discussed recently signed legislation that creates a new State Public Defender’s office. I opposed this measure, as I believe further intervention from the state into what should be local matters only causes more bureaucracy and achieves worse results.
“We also discussed a FREE Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair hosted by me, Senator Fowler, and Rep. Jacobs tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23, at The Hub in Marion from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Several health care and senior services professional organizations will be on hand, and a variety of health screenings will be available for free.”
You can listen in to the interview by clicking here: https://www.wjpf.com/episode/newsradio-wjpf-interview-with-patrick-windhorst-09-22-2025/