State Rep. Blaine Wilhour has been named to the ‘Economic Recovery’ Working Group to help develop a plan to move Illinois’ economy forward after this coronavirus emergency. House Republican Leader…

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) released the following statement following the “remote” press conference this morning with Leader Jim Durkin and General Assembly colleagues: “The unemployment benefits system in…

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) sent a letter to Acting Director Rob Jeffreys at the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) asking for explanations on the decisions taken regarding inmates…

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is asking the public to give input on the grant application administered by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). The ICJIA is responsible…

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is reminding residents that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) closed state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites effective March 15,…

 Work with Local Governments to Apply for Help State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is advising the small businesses in his downstate area to consider applying for a ‘Downstate Small…

The top issue we are receiving calls and emails about in the district office at this time are concerning how to apply for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 emergency. With…

The state treasurer’s office announced it will make up to $250 million available to Illinois banks and credit unions that wish to participate in an impact investment loan program. The…

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is encouraging people to donate blood if they are healthy. Through the American Red Cross, there are two types of donations that can be…

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced today that the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) is working with grocers and pharmacies to establish store hours designated for senior citizens. This…