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Monday, June 1, 2026
Windhorst Slams Late-Night Passage of Record Spending FY 27 $55.9 Billion Budget

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) issued the following statement after voting “No” on House Bill 111, a $55.9 billion spending plan rushed through the General Assembly in…


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Senator Fowler and Representative Windhorst Advance Legislation to Protect 9-Day Trail Ride

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Dale Fowler and State Representative Patrick Windhorst have announced the passage of legislation through the Illinois House and Senate that would protect the Nine Day…


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rep. Windhorst Launches 2026 “Read All About It! – America 250” Summer Reading Club

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is inviting students across the 117th District to take part in his 2026 “Read All About It! – America 250” Summer Reading…


Monday, May 25, 2026
Windhorst: Honor Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day

May we never forget the reason for the Memorial Day holiday, to honor all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be free. We may not…


Thursday, May 21, 2026
HOUSE REPUBLICANS STAND UP FOR SECOND AMENDMENT

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to show their support for law-abiding gun owners. State Representatives Dan Swanson (Alpha), Dennis Tipsword (Metamora), and Patrick…


Wednesday, May 13, 2026
State Representative Patrick Windhorst Honored as A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois 2026 Representative of the Year

SPRINGFIELD, IL — State Representative Patrick Windhorst announced today that he has been named the 2026 Representative of the Year by A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois in recognition of his support for…


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Windhorst Welcomes Final Four U of I Basketball Team to Illinois Capitol

Last week, a special group of young men and their Coach were honored in the Capitol for their historic Final Four run. As an alumnus of the University of Illinois,…


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Windhorst Honors Fallen Firefighters at Annual Firefighters Memorial Ceremony

Today, the Illinois General Assembly honored members of the fire service who lost their lives in the line of duty in the past year. This is always a moving and…


Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Windhorst Marks National Nurses Week

Today is National Nurses Day and the beginning of Nurses Week. This annual celebration of nurses is an opportunity to show our appreciation for these hardworking healthcare professionals. Thank you,…


Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Rep. Windhorst Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Day

Thank you, teachers! This Teacher Appreciation Day we show our admiration for the education professionals shaping the next generation of learners. Remember to honor your teachers today and every day…