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Friday, January 17, 2020

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'Bungled' task force process will not stop Rep. Windhorst from fighting for property tax reform

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

Despite the wasted efforts of a governor-appointed task force created to address the state's runaway property taxes, Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) remains determined to find a solution.

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Jackson among 93 Illinois counties with declining populations

Jackson saw its population decrease by 2,957, or 4.9 percent, over the last decade, according to a new analysis from Wirepoints.org that is based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2020

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Rep. Windhorst stands up for legal gun owners in wake of massive misappropriation of funds

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) is among a growing list of legal gun-ownership supporters demanding fairer treatment in Illinois after reports that millions in funds went missing from a program meant for the state police to help facilitate gun registrations.

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1 Carbondale location licensed to dispense recreational marijuana

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 2, 2020

Forty-six dispensaries throughout Illinois can sell recreational marijuana to adults as of Wednesday, including one in Carbondale, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

From Southern Illinois News

Rep. Windhorst ready for action as ethics and lobbying reform task force convenes Monday in Chicago

By Glenn Minnis | 26 days ago

The first meeting of the newly created Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform is scheduled for Monday at the Bilandic Building in Chicago, and Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) can hardly wait to get to work.

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More than 250 new Illinois laws take effect New Year’s Day

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 13, 2019

Downstate Illinois conservative activist Chris Grissom thinks about the more than 250 new laws that are slated to officially kick in at the start of the New Year and figures something has got to give.

From Southern Illinois News

Rep. Windhorst urges municipalities to consider parks and recreation grants

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is reminding local government units that a Parks and Recreation Family Construction Grants (PARC) deadline is fast approaching.

From Southern Illinois News

Rep. Windhorst urges constituents to support local business

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

As a member of the House’s Economic Opportunity & Equity committee, Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is always thinking of ways to improve the landscape for small business owners.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

From Southern Illinois News

Rep. Windhorst appointed to new ethics-reform commission

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Freshman Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has been appointed to the newly created Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform.

From Southern Illinois News

Democrats' version of ethics reform legislation 'not going to cut it,' says Rep. Windhorst

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) knows first-hand what could have been when it comes to ethics reform legislation in Springfield.

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Rep. Severin charges Democrats with 'playing footsie' on ethics reform while GOP is 'sounding the alarm'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 15, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) wants to see more dedication across the board to the fight against political corruption in Springfield.

From Southern Illinois News

Southern Illinois GOP lawmakers introduce three new bills aimed at ethics reform in state government

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has joined forces with fellow Southern Illinois Republicans Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and Dave Severin (R-Benton) in sponsoring several bills aimed at bringing ethics reform legislation to Springfield.

From Southern Illinois News

Rep. Windhorst speaks out in support of bill that would allow student-athletes to be compensated

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has a simple philosophy when it comes to the issue of whether or not National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes should be allowed to profit from the use of their image or likeness.

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Former Jackson County GOP chair criticizes Pritzker's inability to hold Madigan accountable

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 7, 2019

Former Jackson County Republican chairman and GOP activist Chris Grissom struggles to understand why Gov. J.B. Pritzker still seems to be standing by House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

From Southern Illinois News

Rep. Windhorst to host reelection campaign fundraiser

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is slated to launch his 2020 reelection campaign with a Hometown Kick-off fundraiser on Nov. 19.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives not surprised that Exelon, ComEd, Madigan are key figures in federal corruption probe

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Jeanne Ives is not surprised to hear that Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) may be at the heart of a widening public corruption probe centered on Commonwealth Edison's lobbying practices.

From Southern Illinois News

Rep. Windhorst joins House Firearms Awareness Task Force for inaugural meeting in Chicago

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) took his crusade for Second Amendment and legal gun rights to Chicago earlier this month.

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Rep. Windhorst urges rural Illinoisans to exercise their rights when progressive tax plan goes to a vote

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 14, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) recently led a local forum designed to promote business growth in his 118th District and throughout Southern Illinois.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.