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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…


Friday, July 4, 2025
Windhorst Wishes Americans a Happy Independence Day

METROPOLIS, IL – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) released the following statement in celebration of Independence Day 2025. “Happy 249th Birthday, America! I hope everyone has a safe and happy…


Thursday, July 3, 2025
Rep. Windhorst: July is National Independent Retailer Month

METROPOLIS, IL – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst is reminding local residents to shop local when possible during National Independent Retailer month. “Our local retailers are the backbone of our economy,…


Friday, June 27, 2025
Rep. Windhorst Marks PTSD Awareness Day

June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day, a time to acknowledge the silent battles many people face long after trauma ends. PTSD can affect anyone, from veterans to survivors of…


Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Windhorst: Say No to Democrats’ Sales Tax Proposals

Democrats’ insatiable appetite for spending comes at a high cost to Illinoisans. Be on the lookout for the latest tax hike proposal floated by Dems, which will raise costs on…