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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Rep. Windhorst, Sen. Fowler, and Rep. Jacobs to Host Marion Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair

Marion, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and State Rep. Paul Jacobs are teaming up with State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) to bring two Free Senior Health Fairs to…


Monday, September 4, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Honors American Workers on Labor Day

Today. we recognize the many contributions of American workers to the strength and prosperity of our nation. Wishing all a happy Labor Day!


Friday, September 1, 2023
Windhorst: National Food Bank Day – Learn More about Local Resources

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst is reminding residents that today is “National Food Bank Day”. There are multiple food banks operating in Southern Illinois. Food banks provide a crucial…


Thursday, August 31, 2023
Windhorst Marks International Overdose Awareness Day

Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are now the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in the United States. In Illinois, we are fighting this dangerous epidemic by raising awareness…


Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Windhorst: Today is National Grief Awareness Day

Each individual experiences and expresses grief differently. The process of grieving in response to a significant loss requires time, patience, courage, and support. While everyone grieves differently, here are a…


Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The Caucus Blog – Illinois Schools and Unique Mascot Nicknames

High school sports are a staple of life in Illinois, providing thousands of children and teenagers the opportunities to compete, learn life lessons, and have fun outside of the normal…


Sunday, August 27, 2023
Illinois Constitution Day

On this day in 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as the first state capital. Happy Constitution Day, Illinois!


Friday, August 25, 2023
The Caucus Blog – Friday Night Lights Return!

Friday Night Lights a tradition for many Illinois hometowns The origins of high school football in Illinois date back to the 1880s. Some of the state’s most tradition-rich programs originated before 1900,…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Windhorst: Mapes Guilty Verdict Highlights Urgent Need to Address Corruption

METROPOLIS – House Republican Floor Leader and State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) participated in a zoom press conference on Thursday afternoon in response to a Federal jury’s guilty verdict in the…


Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Hosts Traveling Office Hours in Marion and Johnston City

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) hosted satellite office hours events in Marion and Johnston City on Tuesday. Rep. Windhorst is currently the state representative for portions of Williamson…