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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Windhorst: Pritzker Blames Trump for Illinois Financial Woes Despite 40% Spending Increase Since 2019

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst says Governor JB Pritzker’s combined State of the State and Budget Address delivered on Wednesday focused heavily on blaming the Trump administration for Illinois’…


Friday, February 13, 2026
Rep. Windhorst, Senator Fowler and Rep. Jacobs Deliver Valentines for Seniors

MARION, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst joined Senator Dale Fowler and State Rep. Paul Jacobs in Marion on Friday to deliver Valentines to local senior citizens. The Valentines were…


Wednesday, February 11, 2026
State Representative Patrick Windhorst Offers Constituents Legislative Survey Opportunity

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) announced this week the opportunity for 117th district constituents to have their voices heard on a number of important issues by offering…


Friday, February 6, 2026
Windhorst Celebrates President Ronald W. Reagan’s Birthday

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst issued the following statement in celebration and remembrance of Illinois’ native son and the 40th President of the United States, Ronald W. Reagan….


Thursday, January 29, 2026
Windhorst: House GOP Offers Solutions to Fix SAFE-T Act

Since debate on the bill began in 2021, Illinois House Republicans have consistently sounded the alarm about the dangers the SAFE-T Act poses to Illinois residents. Since its implementation, the…


Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Rep. Windhorst: Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is reminding district residents that today, January 27, 2026 is Holocaust Remembrance Day. “International Holocaust Remembrance Day aligns with the anniversary of…


Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rep. Windhorst Honors Metropolis on Home of Superman Recognition Day

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst rose on the House Floor during Session on Wednesday to honor Metropolis on “Home of Superman Recognition Day.” Rep. Windhorst said the following….


Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Windhorst: Lawmakers Return to Springfield Today for Spring 2026 Session

The House will be called to order today at 2:00 pm for the start of the 2026 Spring Legislative Session in Springfield. Follow along live all week at https://ilga.gov/House/AudioVideo


Thursday, January 15, 2026
Representative Windhorst, Senator Fowler, and Representative Jacobs Partner on Valentine’s for Seniors Card Drive

Harrisburg, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst is teaming up with State Senator Dale Fowler and State Representative Paul Jacobs to invite residents to help spread kindness this Valentine’s Day through a Valentine’s for…


Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Windhorst: Lawmakers Return to Springfield One Week from Today

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst is reminding residents that lawmakers will return to Springfield for the Spring 2026 legislative session starting next week on Tuesday, January 20th. WIndhorst…