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Friday, March 7, 2025
Windhorst Rallies with Homeschool Families at State Capitol

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst joined more than 2,000 children, parents, and homeschool family members for a Capitol rally on Thursday. Windhorst and the gathered crowd were rallying against…


Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Rep. Windhorst: IL House Republicans File Lawsuit to Redo the Remap

We’ve filed a lawsuit with the Illinois Supreme Court challenging Democrats’ partisan legislative maps to restore the voices of our residents. It’s time to act on gerrymandering: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/editorial-illinois-supreme-court-gerrymandering/


Monday, March 3, 2025
Windhorst: HBIA and HBIS Program Cost Overruns are Unacceptable, Sponsors Legislation to End Sanctuary State Policies and Taxpayer Funded Healthcare Programs for Undocumented Immigrants

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst says an Auditor General’s Report released last week shows massive cost estimate irregularities in the controversial Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) and Health…


Monday, March 3, 2025
Rep. Windhorst: Today is National Anthem Day!

On National Anthem Day, we honor the history of the Star-Spangled Banner. Written during the War of 1812, our anthem has become a symbol of resilience, unity, and freedom. Today,…


Monday, March 3, 2025
Windhorst Weekly – March 3, 2025

WINDHORST: HBIA and HBIS Program Cost Overruns are Unacceptable, Sponsors Legislation to End Sanctuary State Policies and Taxpayer Funded Healthcare Programs for Undocumented Immigrants METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst…


Friday, February 28, 2025
Rep Windhorst: Today is Rare Disease Day

On Rare Disease Day, we come together to bring awareness to the millions of people worldwide who live with rare diseases. Today, we can stand beside those who live with…


Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Windhorst: IDNR Hiring Campground Hosts

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites across Illinois. 🏕 https://thesouthern.com/news/idnr-seeking-campground-hosts-for-2025-camping-season/article_110b3862-213a-5470-a4c4-68fb7867d112.html https://dnr.illinois.gov/outreach/employmentopportunities/dnrjobpostings.html


Friday, February 21, 2025
Windhorst Weekly – February 21, 2025 – Budget Address Edition

Windhorst Calls for Lower Taxes, Less Regulation, Focus on Economic Growth in Response to Pritzker’s Record Spending Budget Proposal SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says his priorities to…


Friday, February 21, 2025
Today is National Caregiver’s Day!

Today, we honor caregivers everywhere. Their strength, compassion, and selflessness is truly inspiring. Caregivers are often the unsung heroes who dedicate so much to support others. Thank you to caregivers…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Windhorst Calls for Lower Taxes, Less Regulation, Focus on Economic Growth in Response to Pritzker’s Record Spending Budget Proposal

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says his priorities to fix Illinois’ financial problems are lower taxes, less regulation, and expanding private sector employment. The 117th District State Representative and…