SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton), State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) are reminding local first through fourth grade students that the deadline…

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the date of June 19, 1865, when Union Army General Gordon Granger announced federal orders in the city of Galveston, Texas, proclaiming, “In accordance…

June 16-19 marks Free Fishing Days in Illinois. This is a great time to introduce young people to the joy of fishing. If you miss this opportunity, standard fishing licenses…

We can all play a part in preventing elder abuse in our communities. Here are 5 things everyone can do to prevent elder abuse this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day….

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has announced the signing into law of two pieces of legislation that he sponsored during the spring 2023 legislative session. Rep. Windhorst serves as…

Men’s Health Week is a global initiative to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage men and boys to live healthier lives. Here are a few simple tips to…

This morning I joined Tom Miller on the WJPF Morning NewsWatch for a wide ranging interview. We discussed the governor’s signature on the FY 24 budget, as well as a…

BUDGET Pritzker signs unbalanced FY24 Illinois State Budget.  Earlier this week, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Democrat-crafted budget into law. The more than $50 billion budget is one of the…

Rep. Patrick Windhorst is reminding residents to mark their calendars for Illinois Free Fishing Days taking place June 16-19 this year. Illinois anglers can fish without a license during this time, coinciding…