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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
House GOP Floor Leader State Rep. Patrick Windhorst Gives Mid-Session Review

The 103rd General Assembly is more than halfway through the spring 2023 Legislative Session. Lawmakers have so far introduced more than 5,000 new bills, with a few hundred of those…


Sunday, April 2, 2023
Illinois State Trooper Day

Thank you to the Illinois State Police for 101 years of “Integrity, Service, Pride” – We are proud to honor our Illinois State Troopers today and every day for the…


Sunday, April 2, 2023
World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day is an opportunity for each of us to better our understanding of autism and fight for a more inclusive, accepting world for people with autism.


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Honoring those who bravely served during the Vietnam War this Vietnam War Veterans Day. May their sacrifice never be forgotten.


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….