METROPOLIS – On Thursday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a 30-day extension of a disaster declaration beginning May 1 that includes a continuation of most stay-at-home orders. However, the governor…

Dear Friend, Last week was a first for me as I joined State Rep. Terri Bryant and State Rep. Dave Severin for a “Virtual Town Hall” meeting. These unprecedented times…

MARION – Three Southern Illinois Republican State Representatives are calling for Governor JB Pritzker to take immediate action to remedy issues plaguing the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Web site…

METROPOLIS – 118th District State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joined House GOP leader Jim Durkin and House Republican members of the House Committees on Judiciary Criminal Law and Public Safety Appropriations this…

HARRISBURG – Southern Illinois legislators submitted the following letter to Governor JB Pritzker and Department of Human Services Secretary Grace Hou on Wednesday, April 8 asking that immediate action be taken to stop the…

Dear Friend, This week Gov. Pritzker extended his previous stay-at-home order for another 30 days. Continuing efforts to flatten the curve of new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, Governor Pritzker announced…

Business Resources for COVID-19 Relief State Level Hospitality Emergency Grant Program The grant is administered by Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to provide relief for bars, restaurants, and…

Windhorst: Small Businesses Can Apply this week for Financial Assistance through IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is sharing information for small businesses in southern…