SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is reporting the unanimous passage of SB 2984 through the Illinois House, legislation he says will extend new resources to young entrepreneurs. Senate…
Springfield, IL…In an effort to protect victims of violent crime and their families, Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) advocated Wednesday for…
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Democrats passed legislation late Wednesday evening that leaves a $1.8 billion shortfall in the Illinois Unemployment Trust Fund. State Rep. Patrick Windhorst says the move will…
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) reiterated his calls to repeal a law that he says reduces public safety and makes the job of police harder to do. Windhorst…
Dear Friend, The 2022 spring Session began amidst one of the worst spikes in violent crime rates throughout the State of Illinois. Seeing the daily carjacking and murder numbers outpace…
Windhorst Sponsors Legislation to Address Inflation, High Gas Prices SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joined fellow House Republicans for a Capitol news conference on Wednesday to highlight legislation…
Dear Friend, This past week in Springfield, lawmakers spent most of their time participating in committee hearings on House and Senate bills. When we return to action on Tuesday, March…
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says the indictment of former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan by a federal grand jury on racketeering charges demonstrates the urgent need for Illinois…
Dear Friend, Last week was among the busiest involving House floor action on legislation so far this Spring 2022 Legislative Session. Multiple pieces of legislation have moved from 2nd to…
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) released the following statement after Tuesday’s action by a legislative rulemaking committee to block emergency rules proposed by the Illinois Department of Public…