METROPOLIS, IL – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst says Governor JB Pritzker’s signature on a major expansion of the State of Illinois’ Sanctuary State law (HB 1312) is a mistake that…

Metropolis, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst was recently named a Prairie State Policy Champion by Americans for Prosperity Illinois (AFP-IL). Rep. Windhorst received the award from Grace Lattz, director…

On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States. That’s why on December 3rd of every year we commemorate Illinois Statehood Day. To celebrate,…

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has announced the winners in the Student and Adult Categories for his annual Southern Illinois is Beautiful Photo Contest. Windhorst says this…

Springfield, IL – Last week Governor Pritzker finally admitted he is open to changing his disastrous SAFE-T Act, and luckily for him, House Republicans have been ready with real solutions to…

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) was a vocal opponent of legislation that would legalize physician-assisted suicide for the first time in Illinois. The House Republican Floor Leader…

November 10, 2025, marks the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, a day set aside to recognize the strength, bravery, and sacrifice made by countless men and women…

METROPOLIS, IL – Earlier this year, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources released season and split timing schedules for Illinois waterfowl hunters. One of the proposed changes to the regular…

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst is reminding local photography enthusiasts that the deadline to submit photos to participate in his annual Southern Illinois is Beautiful Photo Contest is…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) voted against legislation that he says guarantees higher prices for electricity customers in Illinois during the final week of the fall 2025 Veto…