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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Rep. Wilhour: “State Budget Rewards Insiders and Influence Peddlers at Taxpayer Expense”

The Illinois state budget is another smorgasbord of goodies for the politically connected and the preferred political causes of the far left, according to State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City)….


Monday, May 29, 2023
Memorial Day 2023

Today we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Bless our fallen heroes this Memorial Day and always.


Saturday, May 27, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Wilhour Fights for “Invest In Kids” Scholarships

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Reps. Wilhour & Niemerg to Host Tele-Town Hall June 1st

Legislative Update Provided with Constituent Feedback State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) and State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) will be hosting a joint telephone town hall event on Thursday, June…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
Help Find Missing Children

Every 40 seconds in America, a child goes missing or is abducted. Children who are missing are at great risk of victimization and exploitation. Many do not perceive the inherent…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Welcomes Full Armor Christian Academy Students to State Capitol

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) recently welcomed students from the Full Armor Christian Academy to the State Capitol in Springfield. Full Armor Christian Academy is a Kindergarten to 12th…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Passes Bill to Honor St. Elmo Veteran Along U.S. 40

“Lt. Bruce A. Williams Highway” On Thursday, Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) passed House Joint Resolution 34 out of the House to honor and pay respect to the service and…


Saturday, May 20, 2023
Armed Forces Day: Thank you to all who Serve!

Among the many military holidays celebrated each year is Armed Forces Day. Celebrated the third Saturday in May, Armed Forces Day falls during Military Appreciation Month and joins Memorial Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day,…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
“Blue Collar Jobs Act” Offers Tax Incentives to Build, Renovate, or Expand in Illinois

Rep. Blaine Wilhour applauds the implementation of the bi-partisan program negotiated by the Republicans in the General Assembly and passed in 2019 that has been on hold for four years….


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Wilhour Says SURS Reporting “Pension Fix” Doesn’t Need to Cost More

Rep. Blaine Wilhour debated Senate Bill 2135 today and made the argument that the State University Retirement System (SURS) problem for accurate reporting didn’t need a “fix” to increase pension…