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…

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst recently marked National Manufacturing Month by joining the Illinois Manufacturing Association and the Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board for its 4th Annual Workforce…

On National Hunting and Fishing Day, we celebrate the traditions that connect people to nature and conservation. This day honors these pastimes and the role they play in managing wildlife…

Dating back centuries, southern Illinois has been home to some of the best hunting and fishing opportunities in the United States. Southern Illinois, in particular, is a region rich in…

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst serves as the House Republican Floor Leader and as the Republican Ranking Member and Spokesman on the House Ethics & Elections Committee. This…

MARION, IL – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joined the WJPF Morning NewsWatch for a wide ranging interview this week. Rep. Windhorst and Tom Miller explored a variety of subjects….

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst participated in a press conference today to highlight failures of the SAFE-T Act and propose legislative changes to restore public safety on the…