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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Windhorst to Sponsor Bill to Increase Fairness for Small Businesses

Metropolis….State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says he will co-sponsor legislation aimed at leveling the playing field for small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent Executive Orders from Governor JB…


Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Reps. Windhorst, Miller and Bailey Join Forces to Recruit Volunteers for Senior Programs in Southern Illinois

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), along with Rep. Chris Miller 110th District and Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is asking for volunteers throughout southeastern Illinois to assist the Illinois…


Monday, May 11, 2020
Windhorst Weekly – May 11, 2020

Dear Friend, Although the legislature is not currently in Session, last week was a big week for news. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus and the subsequent economic fallout, pressure…


Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Southern Illinois Legislators: Pritzker’s Regional Reopening Proposal Lacks Details, Falls Short of Expectations

SOUTHERN IL – Three southern Illinois Republican legislators are sounding off on Governor JB Pritzker’s ‘regional’ approach to reopening the State of Illinois’ economy. Pritzker announced his 5 phase regional…


Sunday, May 3, 2020
Windhorst Weekly – May 4, 2020

ILCOVID19INFO.COM CORONAVIRUS.ILLINOIS.GOV The entire State of Illinois is suffering the negative impacts of the Coronavirus outbreak. Stay-at-home orders have shuttered businesses, closed schools and universities, and changed almost every aspect…


Thursday, April 23, 2020
Rep. Windhorst Wants Governor to Implement Regional Approach to Reopening Economy

METROPOLIS – On Thursday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a 30-day extension of a disaster declaration beginning May 1 that includes a continuation of most stay-at-home orders. However, the governor…


Monday, April 20, 2020
Windhorst Weekly – April 20, 2020

Dear Friend, Last week was a first for me as I joined State Rep. Terri Bryant and State Rep. Dave Severin for a “Virtual Town Hall” meeting. These unprecedented times…


Monday, April 13, 2020
Southern Illinois Republicans Call for Reforms to Fix State Unemployment Filing System Failures

MARION – Three Southern Illinois Republican State Representatives are calling for Governor JB Pritzker to take immediate action to remedy issues plaguing the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Web site…


Thursday, April 9, 2020
Rep. Windhorst Asks DOC Officials to Explain Inmate Furlough Decisions

METROPOLIS – 118th District State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joined House GOP leader Jim Durkin and House Republican members of the House Committees on Judiciary Criminal Law and Public Safety Appropriations this…


Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Southern Illinois Legislators Ask Governor to Stop Mental Health Patient Transfers

HARRISBURG – Southern Illinois legislators submitted the following letter to Governor JB Pritzker and Department of Human Services Secretary Grace Hou on Wednesday, April 8 asking that immediate action be taken to stop the…