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Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Caucus Blog – Democrats’ Budget Put Illegal Immigrants Over Veterans

State budget put illegal immigrants over veterans Politicians of every party in every state in the union are fond of using some form of the phrase, “budgets are about priorities.”…


Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Windhorst: Pritzker Flip Flops on Fair Maps

METROPOLIS, IL – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst issued the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker criticized Texas Republicans for amending their legislative district maps. “When he first ran for governor,…


Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Southern Illinois Republicans Introduce Repeal of Illinois’ Failed Green New Deal Law, Working to “Energize Illinois”

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Amid a rising crisis of electricity unaffordability for working families and businesses in Southern Illinois, State Representative Dave Severin, State Representative Patrick Windhorst, and State Representative Paul…


Monday, July 21, 2025
Windhorst Joins Tom Miller on WJPF for Wide-Ranging Interview

CARTERVILLE, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst joined Tom Miller on the WJPF Radio Morning Newswatch this morning for a wide-ranging interview. Rep. Windhorst had this to say about the…


Thursday, July 17, 2025
Rep. Windhorst and Rep. Jacobs Host Summer Reading Club Night at the Ballpark

MARION, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) hosted their annual Summer Reading Club Night at the Ballpark at Mountain Dew Park in Marion…


Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Rep. Windhorst Celebrates National Hot Dog Day!

METROPOLIS, IL – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst is celebrating National Hot Dog Day! “Happy National Hot Dog Day! Today, we celebrate the American classic that makes every family BBQ complete….


Monday, July 14, 2025
The Caucus Blog – Illinois must embrace ethics reform now

Illinois politics is no stranger to corruption. Considering our state’s history, the past few years have brought an unfortunately unsurprising wave of scandal that shook public trust and exposed blatant…


Friday, July 11, 2025
Rep. Windhorst Celebrates National Ice Cream Month

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst is celebrating National Ice Cream Month. “Happy National Ice Cream Month! I encourage anyone who can to support local ice cream retailers throughout…


Thursday, July 10, 2025
Rep. Windhorst: July is Chronic Disease Awareness Month

Metropolis, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst issued the following statement in observation of Chronic Disease Awareness Month. “Approximately 6 in 10 Americans live with at least one chronic disease….


Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Windhorst Marks National Horseradish Day

Happy National Horseradish Month! As summer stays hot, we celebrate the condiment that adds a little spice to our foods. All Illinoisans should be proud to know that the Horseradish…