SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois General Assembly has finalized the work of the 2024 spring legislative Session. Shortly after 4:30 AM on Wednesday morning, House Democrats raised taxes on citizens…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst has served as the House Republican Floor Leader since the start of the 103rd General Assembly. The House of Representatives wrapped up its regular…

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst is reminding local residents of best practices following the outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes on Sunday evening throughout Southern Illinois. Rep. Windhorst…

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst cast a no vote against legislation (SB 1289) that creates new rules for permitting carbon capture and sequestration projects throughout the State of…

National Missing Children’s Day brings attention to the hundreds of thousands of children that go missing in the United States every year. While most children who go missing eventually return…

It is not just illegal drug users who have succumbed to a Fentanyl overdose. Too many children have been exposed to fentanyl, some in their parents’ homes and in one…

EMS Week honors the important work of all Emergency Medical Service workers. Their continued work saves lives and helps our communities every day. Thank you to EMS workers for all…

SPRINGFIELD, IL … Legislation that will allow County Sheriffs to serve on local 911 boards sponsored by State Representative Patrick Windhorst earned unanimous support from the Illinois Senate on Thursday….

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Southern Illinois’ Republican legislative delegation to the Illinois House and Senate have once again teamed up to usher successful legislation through the General Assembly. State Representative Patrick…