Happy Postal Worker Day to the men and women who work diligently to keep the mail moving across our state and nation.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton), State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) are reminding local first through fourth grade students that the deadline for…

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is alerting local residents to air quality concerns due to the arrival of a thick haze of smoke that has traveled south from…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. People may experience a range of reactions after trauma,…

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst spent time last week visiting various locations of “Take Action Today”. Take Action Today is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to assisting individuals…

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) released the following statement in recognition of the one year anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v….

Every June, the NSC marks National Safety Month by providing educational information on emergency preparedness, slips, trips, and falls, heat-related illness, and hazard recognition. The National Safety Council was founded…

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton), State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) are reminding local first through fourth grade students that the deadline…

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the date of June 19, 1865, when Union Army General Gordon Granger announced federal orders in the city of Galveston, Texas, proclaiming, “In accordance…

June 16-19 marks Free Fishing Days in Illinois. This is a great time to introduce young people to the joy of fishing. If you miss this opportunity, standard fishing licenses…