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Windhorst reaches out to constituents at three separate events

By Steven Hughes | May 18, 2022

Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) recently reached out to his constituents at three different events.

Bryant calls for support of Illinois farmers: 'Pleased to stand for our farmers and farm families'

By Steven Hughes | May 17, 2022

Senator Terri Bryant took to Facebook to show her support for Illinois farmers.

Severin: 'We honor all firefighters for their service, sacrifice'

By Steven Hughes | May 11, 2022

House Representative Dave Severin wants to honor a fallen firefighter by renaming Illinois Route 148 near Christopher, Ill.

Jacobs to host dinner for re-election campaign

By Steven Hughes | Apr 27, 2022

Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) is hosting his “Pint & Politics” dinner fundraiser for his re-election campaign from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 12 at Mary’s Restaurant in Herrin.

Jacobs honors Judy Baar Topinka as part of Women's History Month

By Steven Hughes | Apr 22, 2022

As part of Women's history Month, Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) recently took to Facebook to honor the life of Judy Baar Topinka, who had an extensive political career.

Severin: Democrats 'put pork projects ahead of good public policy'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 18, 2022

Representative Dave Severin added his opposition to the upcoming budget for the 2023 Fiscal Year.

Bryant on apportionment plan: 'Labor and business are not in support of the bill as it’s written'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 29, 2022

Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) voiced her opposition to Senate Bill 2803, that would allocate approximately $2 billion to manage the state’s unemployment insurance fund.

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Severin: 'The next three weeks will be jam-packed full of legislative action'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 23, 2022

Representative Dave Severin is calling for weeks focused on legislative action for his state.

Windhorst on gas, other taxes: Lack of action by Democrats 'inexcusable'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 23, 2022

Representative Patrick Windhorst and other Illinois Republicans turn their focus to their state’s gas tax.

Windhorst: 'Middle-class families, hard-working people are being squeezed at the gas pump'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 18, 2022

Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) joined Republican House members at a news conference March 16 to address spiking gas prices.

Severin resolution honors trooper 'as a measure of our respect and admiration for Trooper Dunbar’s sacrifice'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 16, 2022

Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) took to the House floor recently to present a resolution to honor a fallen state trooper.

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Windhorst honors Pulaski, 'father of the American cavalry'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 9, 2022

Rep. Patrick Windhorst took to Facebook to celebrate Polish-American nobleman Casimir Pulaski, who played a role during the American Revolution.

'Local fire departments deserve to know the person applying': Windhorst supports legislation to prevent arsonists from becoming fire chiefs

By Steven Hughes | Mar 8, 2022

House Rep. Patrick Windhorst expressed his support to regulate who can become a fire chief, as he worries that arsonists may join.

'Speaker Madigan ran the House of Representatives with an iron fist': Severin makes statement on Madigan indictment

By Steven Hughes | Mar 7, 2022

Michael Madigan, the now-former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, has abruptly resigned from the House, giving Rep. Dave Severin a chance to voice his opposition toward state democrats.

Fowler gives update on work at Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area

By Steven Hughes | Nov 21, 2021

Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) recently posted to Facebook news on upgrades being made to the Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area

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