Becoming an organ and tissue donor can save lives, restore sight, and enhance the quality of life for countless individuals across Illinois. As of November 2024, approximately 4,000 Illinois residents are awaiting…

Happy Education Support Professionals Day! Today, we honor the amazing individuals who play a vital role in our schools. From custodians to librarians and classroom assistants, the hard work and…

Firearm Deer Season Opens Friday in Illinois Deer hunters in Illinois will be busy this weekend, as firearm hunting season begins this Friday and continues through Sunday, November 24. A…

American Education Week is a celebration of the power of learning and the incredible educators, students, and families who make it all possible. This week, let’s all appreciate the hard…

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst announced this week that voting is now open in his Southern Illinois is Beautiful Photo Contest. Windhorst says his office received numerous excellent submissions…

World Diabetes Day is a time to raise awareness and show support for the millions of Americans living with diabetes. This date honors Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin in 1922,…

House Republicans have introduced legislation to protect funding for programs like Meals on Wheels. The bill (HB 5911) will move $25 million from migrant welcoming centers to support the Home…

Turkey is Big Business in the Midwest Four of the top six turkey production states in the U.S. are in the Midwest, led by Minnesota. In Illinois, the turkey industry…

METROPOLIS – House Republican Floor Leader State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) released the following statement Friday afternoon upon news that judge Stephen McGlynn of the US District Court of the…