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Windhorst: 'Happy National Farmer's Day to all our Illinois farm families who work hard every day to feed and fuel the world'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 17, 2022

In an Oct. 12 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) marked National Farmers Day.

Severin: 'We are fortunate to have amazing natural resources like Crab Orchard'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 17, 2022

In an Oct. 7 Facebook post, Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) wrote about an honor he presented to the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge.

Jacobs speaks at ceremony marking 75th anniversary of Woodlawn Cemetery

By Zachary Richter | Sep 15, 2022

In a Sept. 8 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) shared his visit to the Woodlawn Cemetery in Woodlawn.

Jacobs on SAFE-T Act: 'Eliminating cash bail will make our communities less safe'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 6, 2022

Illinois GOP candidates comment on elimination of cash bail and the SAFE-T Act.

Windhorst: Legislation 'is aimed at restoring coal and natural gas as integral parts of Illinois’ energy portfolio'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 12, 2022

In an Aug. 10 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) announced sponsorship of a new energy package geared toward helping Illinois residents.

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Severin: 'I’m for an all-of-the-above approach when it comes to being energy independent'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 11, 2022

Rep. Dave Severin recently criticized the Democrat-sponsored energy policies as reckless.

Windhorst: 'The state sales tax on school supplies will be reduced beginning Aug. 5 in Illinois'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 3, 2022

Rep. Patrick Windhorst talks about the reduction of the sales tax on school supplies.

Bryant to the Mt. Vernon Rotary Club: "Thank you for the invitation to join you"

By Zachary Richter | Jul 19, 2022

Sen. Terri Bryant expressed gratitude towards everyone who joined the first meeting of Rotary Club and thanked the owner Ben Sperry for welcoming her.

Windhorst: 'I am pleased to announced several communities in the 118th district are set to receive grant funding'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 15, 2022

In a June 10 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) announced community development block grants for the 118th District.

Bryant: 'We are offering several opportunities ... to discuss issues of importance to all in the 58th District'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 13, 2022

In a June 7 Facebook post, Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) announced several coffee and conversation events.

Severin commemorates Memorial Day

By Zachary Richter | Jun 2, 2022

In a May 29 Facebook post, Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) commemorated the Memorial Day holiday.

Windhorst: Renaming roadway an 'important step we can take to honor the service and sacrifice of Sgt. Romines'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 2, 2022

In a May 23 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) announced a June 6 ceremony for the renaming of a roadway to honor the memory of Sgt. Brian Romines.

Windhorst on Senate Bill 2364: 'This bill doesn't give us safety now'

By Zachary Richter | May 5, 2022

Rep. Windhorst is not happy with Senate Bill 2364.

Jacobs announces endorsement by the Associated Firefighters of Illinois

By Zachary Richter | May 2, 2022

Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) recently took to Facebook on April 16 to announce an endorsement.

Windhorst: 'We should limit, suspend or completely eliminate the sales tax on our gasoline'

By Zachary Richter | May 2, 2022

Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) argues that the sales tax on gasoline is disproportionately hurting people in rural areas, and should be eliminated.

Severin announces re-election bid

By Zachary Richter | Dec 9, 2021

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) has announced his re-election bid.

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