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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
2019 Property Tax Survey

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is asking constituents to participate in an on-line survey on property taxes. Rep. Wilhour will use the feedback from this five question survey to…


Monday, August 19, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Reminds Farmers of Emergency Help in Light of Declared State Agriculture Disaster

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is informing farmers in his district about the Farm Service Agency (FSA) low-interest loans available to those who qualify. The U.S. Agriculture Secretary recently…


Monday, August 19, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Pleased with Senior Fair Providing Health Screenings, Resources & Services

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is pleased with the turnout at this year’s Senior Health and Information Fair held at the Effingham National Guard Armory on Wednesday. The event…


Thursday, July 18, 2019
ALERT! Staying Safe in Extreme Heat

The entire state of Illinois is under either a heat advisory or an excessive heat warning for the next couple of days. It is important that local residents take steps…


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…


Thursday, May 16, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Partners with Dept. of Human Rights to Promote ‘Reporting Hotline’ in the 107th District

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is partnering with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) in spreading the word about the State of Illinois Sexual Harassment and Discrimination (SHD) Helpline and…


Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Measure Creating School District Efficiency Commission Heads to State Senate

The Illinois House unanimously approved legislation State Representative Blaine Wilhour is co-sponsoring to create the School District Efficiency Commission to reduce unnecessary costs and save taxpayers money. The legislation (House…


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…


Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Gov. Pritzker’s Jobs Tax is Bad for Illinois!

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is going all in on the progressive income tax to solve Illinois’ financial woes. Raising taxes is his Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C.  In his…


Thursday, April 25, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Reminds Residents About “Prescription Drug Take Back Day”

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is reminding residents that National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. National Take-Back Day is a…