May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and a reminder to start seeing motorcycles. ?Remember that because of their size, motorcycles can be harder to see in traffic. Always check your…

National Foster Care Day reminds us of the children in care across the nation and the work that must be done to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Thank you to…

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This important week honors the often unrecognized work of those who are educating our next generation. Thank you to teachers across Illinois for the work you…

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is kicking off his annual Summer Reading Program for students that will be in 1st through 4th grade for the 2024-25 school year….

SPRINGFIELD, IL – On Wednesday, House Democrats advanced major elections legislation through the legislative process in the matter of just a few hours. House Republican Floor Leader State Representative Patrick…

Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved protein and the pork producers who…

Happy National Small Business Week to the entrepreneurs who power our economy. Remember to shop local this week and show your support for small businesses in Illinois!

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst says he is proud to have joined Senator Dale Fowler, the Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition, and host Metropolis Police Department for a successful…

METROPOLIS – State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) are joining with MCDAC (Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition) and the Metropolis Police Department to hold a…

Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to planting and appreciating trees for future generations. Trees are not only a beautiful part of nature, but they also provide critical materials and…