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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Governor’s Budget Fails to Address Critical Problems in Illinois

The Governor’s budget proposal fails working families in Illinois while protecting the political class and creates false choices, according to State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City). “The Governor likes to…


Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Opposed House Rules Proposal: “New Speaker Welch Rules” Same as “Old Madigan Rules”

Once again, along partisan lines, the Illinois House adopted its operational rules for the 102nd General Assembly. State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) once again opposed Democrat Party rules that…


Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Proposes Bill to Fund Students Directly When Local Schools Refuse In-person Learning

Effingham, IL – Many school districts across the state are not providing in-person learning for students forcing parents to seek education alternatives which incur costs, State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher…


Thursday, November 19, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Statement on Newest Round of Indictments Against Speaker Madigan Allies

State Representative Blaine Wilhour had this to say about the latest indictments announced yesterday: “The U.S Attorney’s announcement of indictments against key Madigan allies including Mike McClain, Anne Pramaggiore, John…


Thursday, November 19, 2020
Commentary: Illinois Republicans, this could be our moment

On Nov. 3, voters in Illinois resoundingly rejected the state constitutional amendment that would have allowed a progressive income tax. This was despite the massive public relations effort from Gov….


Wednesday, November 18, 2020
$3.3 Million Small Equipment Grants Available: Deadline to Apply is January 29, 2021

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is encouraging local fire departments, fire protection districts and township fire departments to apply for the small equipment grants now available through the Office…


Monday, November 2, 2020
OPEN LETTER: Decisions about Schools Should be Made Locally

Governor J.B. Pritzker’s latest decision to prohibit high school basketball for boys and girls is a perfect example of his do-what-I-tell-you approach rather than a Liberty-first solution. It’s a mindset…


Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Reminds Farmers/Ag Workers on Grain Bin Safety During This Harvest Season

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is helping to remind farmers and elevator operators about grain bin safety. To date this year there have been eleven incidents reported in Illinois…


Tuesday, October 6, 2020
$5 Million Available to Livestock Farmers: Oct. 31 Deadline for Meat, Poultry, & Swine Producers

State Representative Blaine Wilhour is advising local farmers about a grant program they should consider applying for if they think they qualify. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced…


Friday, September 25, 2020
Illinois Driver’s License & ID Card Renewals Extended to Feb. 1, 2021

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is working with the Secretary of State to let Illinois residents know about the extension to renew expired driver’s licenses and identification cards until…