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Sunday, March 26, 2023
Epilepsy Awareness Day

There are approximately 50 million people around the world living with epilepsy making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Learn more about epilepsy this Epilepsy Awareness Day…


Saturday, March 25, 2023
Medal of Honor Day

The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military award for valor. Today we recognize the dedication and courage of our Medal of Honor recipients and honor them for…


Thursday, March 23, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Legislation to Prevent Recalling Disabled Police Officers to Service Clears Illinois House

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) reports legislation he sponsored aimed at helping retired disabled police officers has passed the Illinois House of Representatives. HB 2390 would prevent disabled retired…


Thursday, March 23, 2023
Windhorst Weekly – March 23, 2023

Dear Friend, This week is known in Springfield as 3rd Reading Deadline Week! What does that mean? Well, it means that as the House Republican Floor Leader, I’ll be questioning…


Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Happy National Ag Day!

Happy National Ag Day to the Illinois ag community including the farm families, workers, educators, businesses, and all who keep the industry healthy and growing.


Monday, March 20, 2023
WalletHub Scores Illinois Dead Last in Taxpayer Friendliness

According to a new study from the personal-finance website WalletHub. Illinois’ combined state and local tax rate of nearly 15.1% is the highest among all 50 states and the District of Columbia….


Monday, March 20, 2023
Spring 2023 begins today!

Happy Spring 2023!


Friday, March 17, 2023
Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Legislation Clears House Committees

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has announced the recent unanimous passage of two pieces of criminal justice system-related legislation through two House Committees. HB 2390 would prevent disabled retired…


Thursday, March 9, 2023
Windhorst: 117th District local governments awarded $5.5 million in Energy Transition Program Grants

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced several recipients of Energy Transition Grants in the 117th district. The Energy Transition Community…