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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…


Wednesday, April 10, 2019
NO “Blank Check” for Gov. Pritzker’s Tax Scheme!

The Democrats’ proposal unveiled yesterday is exactly what Republicans have been saying it would be – no protections for middle-income families and businesses and a blank check for Democrats. “I…


Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Passes Bill Out of House: Deputy Fire Chiefs Permitted to Use Emergency Lights

State Representative Blaine Wilhour announced today that his legislation House Bill 1876 unanimously passed out of the Transportation: Vehicle Safety Committee today and recommended be adopted by the full House….


Monday, April 8, 2019
Legislators Help Women Return to Education: April 30 Deadline to Apply for $2,500 Scholarships

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), announced that the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL), a bipartisan, bicameral, nonprofit organization of women legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, has announced the…


Tuesday, March 26, 2019
“Ag Day” at the State Capitol: FFA Students Help Promote Agriculture and Ag Education

Thank you to all of the FFA students and advisors from St. Elmo, South Central, Greenville and Sandoval who traveled to the Illinois State Capitol last week to advocate for…


Thursday, March 21, 2019
Today We Honor the Life and Service of Former State Representative Chuck Keller

Today we honored the service of former State Representative Charles “Chuck” Keller of Effingham. House Resolution 125 was passed with Keller’s family watching in the House Gallery. You may watch…


Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Welcomes 5,000 Pro Life Advocates to State Capitol to Fight Extreme Abortion Bills

Thank you to the many Illinoisans who traveled from my district and all around our state to rally for Life today! Your voices for the unborn are important to stop…