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Monday, June 12, 2023
House GOP Week in Review

BUDGET Pritzker signs unbalanced FY24 Illinois State Budget.  Earlier this week, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Democrat-crafted budget into law. The more than $50 billion budget is one of the…


Thursday, June 8, 2023
Windhorst: Take Advantage of State’s Free Fishing Days in June

Rep. Patrick Windhorst is reminding residents to mark their calendars for Illinois Free Fishing Days taking place June 16-19 this year. Illinois anglers can fish without a license during this time, coinciding…


Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Windhorst Reacts to Governor Signing FY 24 Budget

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) released the following statement upon Governor Pritzker’s signature on the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget on Wednesday. “I voted against the budget that…


Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Honors Veterans on D-Day Anniversary

79 years ago today, Allied troops stormed the heavily fortified coast of Normandy to liberate Western Europe from the evil, tyranny, and oppression of Nazi control. On this important anniversary…


Monday, June 5, 2023
PTSD Awareness Month

After a traumatic event, it’s normal to think, act, and feel differently than usual—but most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months. Talk to a doctor…


Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Encourages Physical Fitness on National Senior Health and Fitness Day

Exercise and physical activity are not only great for your mental and physical health, but they can help keep you independent as you age. Learn how to get started with…


Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Marks World MS Day

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Today, 2.8 million people around the world have MS. World MS…


Monday, May 29, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Honors Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day 2023

Today we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Bless our fallen heroes this Memorial Day and always.


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Windhorst – Democrat FY 24 Spending Plan Reflects Wrong Priorities

SPRINGFIELD – House Republican Floor Leader State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) cast a no vote on an FY 24 Illinois budget early Saturday morning. Rep. Windhorst says the $50-plus billion…


Friday, May 26, 2023
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie Releases Statement on the Proposed FY24 State Budget

The House is expected to take up the budget tonight after midnight. This afternoon, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie held a press conference to talk about what to expect and…