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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
State Representative Patrick Windhorst Completes Regional Leadership Institute

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) was among 38 select lawmakers to complete a leadership training program that identifies and assists emerging state and provincial leaders in the Midwest. Representative…


Friday, September 2, 2022
Illinois EPA Awards 118th District Municipalities Over $2 million in Low Interest Loans for Clean Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is notifying residents of more than $2 million in low interest, partially forgivable loans from the Illinois EPA for municipal wastewater, drinking water,…


Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Windhorst Weekly – August 16, 2022

Dear Friend, In this edition of the Windhorst Weekly, I’ve got information on an upcoming Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair and details on a new legislative package that I’m…


Wednesday, August 10, 2022
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst and State Rep. Paul Jacobs Sign on to Legislative Package Aimed at Reducing Energy Costs and Ending Blackout Threats

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) announced this week that they have signed on to a comprehensive package of energy-focused legislation that…


Friday, August 5, 2022
Rep. Windhorst and Rep. Jacobs Team Up with Sen. Bryant and Sen. Fowler to Host Free Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, State Rep. Paul Jacobs, State Sen. Terri Bryant, and State Sen. Dale Fowler are teaming up to provide district residents with a free…


Monday, July 18, 2022
Windhorst Weekly – July 18, 2022

Dear Friend, In this edition of the Windhorst Weekly, I’ve got information and updates on a variety of issues. First up is information on an upcoming “Night at the Ball…


Thursday, June 23, 2022
Windhorst Applauds US Supreme Court Decision Favoring Concealed Carry

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) issued the following statement applauding today’s US Supreme Court decision in favor of New York residents that sued the state over its overly…


Monday, June 20, 2022
Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Call for Hearings into Fraud at IDES

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Three members of Southern Illinois’ Republican legislative delegation to the Illinois House are calling for immediate hearings after a recent audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security…


Friday, June 17, 2022
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst Appointed to House Crime Reduction Task Force

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) recently announced his appointment to the newly established Illinois House Crime Reduction Task Force. The task force is a bipartisan effort aimed at…


Monday, June 13, 2022
Windhorst Weekly – June 13, 2022

Dear Friend, Soaring temperatures are putting stress on the electrical grid in Southern Illinois. Previously, I have shared warnings from Ameren Illinois officials with you about the potential for rolling…