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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…


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…


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…