Rep. Windhorst Marks Earth DayApril 22, 2024In celebration of Earth Day, Representative Windhorst shared a message encouraging individuals to take action to protect the planet. Windhorst stated, "Happy Earth Day! Today is a great reminder that we need to do the work to keep our planet healthy." The representative also highlighted practical ways for people to get involved, saying, "You can get involved by recycling, cleaning up your local park, or repurposing items for new uses."This call to action serves as a reminder of the importance of environmental stewardship and...
State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) are teaming up with MCDAC (Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition) and the Metropolis Police Department to host a Prescription Drug Drop Off Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Metropolis Police Department."Having hosted previous prescription drug drop off events, I have been encouraged by the terrific response and the dozens of pounds of drugs that we have been able to keep out of the wrong hands, to help alleviate clutter for people, and to keep our environment...
State Representative Patrick Windhorst earned unanimous support for legislation that will allow County Sheriffs to serve on local 911 boards. Windhorst serves as the House Republican Floor Leader and the House Republican Spokesman on the House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee."A situation arose where there was a question whether a county sheriff would be able to serve on a 911 board,” Windhorst said. “County Sheriffs are well qualified and valuable members of the law enforcement community. It makes good sense to allow them to serve on 911 boards, and if we can clear up...
"Windhorst: This is National Work Zone Awareness Week" is the message being echoed as the nation observes National Work Zone Awareness Week. The focus of this week is on reminding drivers to exercise caution and vigilance when navigating through work zones.As the summer construction season approaches, the importance of road safety cannot be overstated. Windhorst emphasized the need for drivers to be mindful of their surroundings and to adhere to work zone speed limits and regulations. It is crucial for drivers to slow down and be alert when driving through construction...
The average school administrator’s salary in Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 was $76,377 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $44,341, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The average school administrator’s salary in Wayne City Community Unit School District 100 was $82,436 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $56,303, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Today, on April 14, 2024, the nation celebrates National Gardening Day. The day serves as a reminder for individuals to embrace the joys of gardening, be it planting vegetables, flowers, houseplants, or any other greenery. In a statement, Rep. Windhorst excitedly declared, "It’s National Gardening Day!" Encouraging citizens to take advantage of the occasion, he emphasized the importance of spending time outdoors and engaging in gardening activities.As gardening enthusiasts and novices alike gear up to commemorate this day, the focus is on fostering a deeper connection...
The average school administrator’s salary in Eldorado Community Unit School District 4 was $83,361 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $47,084, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Senator Dale Fowler recently welcomed Southern Illinois high school students to the State Capitol for his annual Student Advisory Council (SAC). Reflecting on the event, Senator Fowler expressed his delight in having the students back at the Capitol after several years of absence due to COVID and renovations. He stated, "This is one of my favorite events and it was great to have the students back at the State Capitol this year. We haven’t been able to host them in Springfield for several years due to COVID and capitol renovations. We wanted to give the students of my...
The average school administrator’s salary in Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 was $85,406 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $49,240, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.