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Sunday, October 29, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Marks World Stroke Day

By learning and sharing the F.A.S.T. warning signs, you just might save a life from stroke. This World Stroke Day, remember to look for these signs of stroke: F –…


Friday, October 27, 2023
Rep. Windhorst: Happy National Civics Day

This National Civics Day we are reminded of the duty we all have to learn about our government and take part in the process. Thank you to all our teachers,…


Thursday, October 26, 2023
Windhorst: Thank you to US Armed Forces on National Day of the Deployed

God bless all those serving overseas this National Day of the Deployed. Let us honor our nation’s heroes and recognize the sacrifices of our servicemembers and their loved ones during…


Thursday, October 26, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Welcomes SIU Officials Celebrating Law School’s 50 Year Anniversary

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) welcomed officials from Southern Illinois University to the state capitol in Springfield on Wednesday. The purpose of the visit was to highlight the previous…


Monday, October 23, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Marks Red Ribbon Week – Encourages Drug Free Lifestyle

Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about…


Friday, October 20, 2023
The Caucus Blog – Ethics Reform Needed Now!

Weiss Sentenced to 5 ½ Years For Bribery Scheme A federal judge ruled on October 11 that corrupt businessman James T. Weiss will serve 5 ½ years behind bars for…


Friday, October 20, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Thanks Principals on Principal Appreciation Day

Thank you to our Illinois principals for all that they do to keep our schools running smoothly for students, teachers, and staff. Happy Principal Appreciation Day to these amazing individuals!


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Launches 2024 Junior Historian Art Contest

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s annual art contest is open to all Illinois K-12 students. The theme for the 2024 ALPLM Junior Historian Art Contest is “I Wonder…”…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Caucus Blog – House GOP Fights Fentanyl Crisis

How much Fentanyl crosses our southern border? One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber scams are nothing new. Every day, con artists are looking for ways to steal your personal information. Here are 4 simple things you can do to keep yourself cyber…