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…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) serves as the House Republican Spokesman on the House Gun Violence Prevention Committee. Rep. Windhorst addressed the Committee during the final week…

National Civics Day recognizes the importance of civic education and engagement across our great nation.

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst has announced the start of the 2025 “Southern Illinois is Beautiful” photo contest. This will be the third year for the contest, which has…

It has been two long years since Hamas militants initiated a deadly surprise attack in Israel. On October 7, 2023, entire families were slaughtered in their homes, and Hamas militants…