Southern Illinois News

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

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 16, 2020

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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Sen. Schimpf lauds new legislation supporting military, families

By Glenn Minnis | 15 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) recently spoke out in support of a pair of new state laws aimed at making life easier for military families.

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

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 8, 2020

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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Rep. Bryant's faith in America remains strong despite 'fraudulent' impeachment

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) argues that Democrats who voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump can be seen in one context only.

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

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 22, 2019

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.

From SW Illinois News

Rep. Bryant gives SIU's new admissions policy high praise

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently voiced her support for Southern Illinois University at Carbondale officials' plans to eliminate standardized test scores from the school's admissions requirements.

Rep. Windhorst lauds SIU's decision to eliminate SAT, ACT scores from admissions requirements

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 16, 2019

Freshmen Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Shelbyville) is applauding Southern Illinois University at Carbondale’s decision to do away with ACT and SAT scores as part of the student-admissions process.

Rep. Windhorst urges municipalities to consider parks and recreation grants

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 9, 2019

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 Prairie State Wire

ILGOP adds Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to 'Democrat Crime Ring Tracker'

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

The Illinois Republican Party has updated its Illinois Democrat Crime Ring Tracker to include the name of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.

From Prairie State Wire

New session will reveal how serious Pritzker is about independent mapmaking

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

All eyes will be on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at the start of the new session to see if the Democratic leader has any intention of making good on his pledge to bring fair electoral mapmaking to the state.

Rep. Windhorst urges constituents to support local business

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 2, 2019

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 Prairie State Wire

Illinois GOP calls for 'Democratic leaders to speak up' in light of new missteps by a Madigan associate

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

The Illinois Republican Party is wondering how much longer longtime Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) can feign ignorance with the strong scent of corruption swirling all around him.

Rep. Windhorst appointed to new ethics-reform commission

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 25, 2019

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

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP launches website to expose state Democrats' 'criminal enterprise'

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

The Illinois Republican Party has launched a website aimed at exposing “the epidemic of Democratic corruption” across the state.

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

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2019

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

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

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2019

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.

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

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 9, 2019

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.

From Prairie State Wire

Ideas Illinois chairman calls Pritzker's promotion of fair tax proposal 'inappropriate at best,' illegal at worst

By Glenn Minnis | 3 months ago

As chairman of the Vote No on the Blank Check Amendment, Greg Baise is demanding that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put an end to what he sees as an abuse of state taxpayers.

Rep. Windhorst to host reelection campaign fundraiser

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2019

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