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Thursday, May 16, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Speaks to IL House: Raising Taxes is NOT the Answer!

With just fourteen days left in the legislative session, Rep. Blaine Wilhour rose to address his colleagues in the Illinois House concerning taxes in the state. His comments follow: I…


Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Meets with Effingham Group to Oppose More Taxes

Thank you to Jeff Pryor and the entire contingency of J&J Ventures staff who traveled to the State Capitol today to fight the proposed tax increase on video gaming. and…


Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Sponsors Legislation to Protect Taxpayers

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced today he is co-sponsoring House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment (HJRCA) 34 to require a supermajority in the legislature to raise income taxes in…


Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Kaskaskia College Dedicates New Veteran and Military Family Student Center

Kaskaskia College recently dedicated the new Veterans Center just off the main Student Center on the main campus in Centralia. “Thank you to Kaskaskia College President George Evans and the…


Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Congratulations to the Kaskaskia College Blue Devils Basketball Team for a Great Season!

This week the Illinois General Assembly passed House Resolution 319 to honor the KC blue Devils Men’s Basketball Team for their outstanding season. A portion of the resolution reads: WHEREAS,…


Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Centralia Junior High to Receive IDNR Grant for Students to Visit Touch of Nature Center

State Representative Blaine Wilhour reported that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that Centralia Junior High is on the list to receive a grant for $1,755 for…


Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Railroad Safety Plan Targets $9.4 Million for 107th District: Road Repairs, Flashing Lights & Gates

State Representative Blaine Wilhour announced today that the Illinois Commerce Commission has identified twenty-six projects around the 107th District to receive funding for the “Crossing Safety Improvement Program.” These projects…


Monday, April 15, 2019
Legal Assistance Resources for the 107th District

We have had inquiries from constituents about who to contact for legal help. State offices may not make referrals to specific attorneys but through a state appropriation to the Illinois…


Monday, April 15, 2019
Kaskaskia College Greenville Education Center Hosting Open House April 16

The Kaskaskia College Greenville Education Center is hosting an open house on Tuesday, April 16th from 4 to 7 pm, at 209 N. Third Street.  The public is welcome to this…


Friday, April 12, 2019
Effingham High School History Club Visits the Capitol and Illinois State Museum

The History Club from Effingham High School visited the Capitol today. They visited the State Museum and were able to explore around the Capitol Complex. Thank you to Gabrielle Durbin…