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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Happy National Ag Day!

Happy National Ag Day to the Illinois ag community including the farm families, workers, educators, businesses, and all who keep the industry healthy and growing.


Monday, March 20, 2023
WalletHub Scores Illinois Dead Last in Taxpayer Friendliness

According to a new study from the personal-finance website WalletHub. Illinois’ combined state and local tax rate of nearly 15.1% is the highest among all 50 states and the District of Columbia….


Monday, March 20, 2023
Spring 2023 begins today!

Happy Spring 2023!


Friday, March 17, 2023
Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Legislation Clears House Committees

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has announced the recent unanimous passage of two pieces of criminal justice system-related legislation through two House Committees. HB 2390 would prevent disabled retired…


Thursday, March 9, 2023
Windhorst: 117th District local governments awarded $5.5 million in Energy Transition Program Grants

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced several recipients of Energy Transition Grants in the 117th district. The Energy Transition Community…


Thursday, March 9, 2023
Windhorst: Why is Governor Enforcing Unconstitutional Gun Law?

SPRINGFIELD – At a capitol news conference on Wednesday, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) had a question for Governor Pritzker. Why, the 117th District State Representative asked, is Governor Pritzker…


Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Windhorst: Priority at Choate must be the Safety and Well Being of Residents and Cooperation with Families

SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Human Services and Governor JB Pritzker announced a three-year plan that would repurpose Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, Illinois. State…


Monday, March 6, 2023
Casimir Pulaski Day!

Friday, March 3, 2023
Happy National Anthem Day!

On this day in 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. Happy National Anthem Day!