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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Reminds All About I-CASH Program to Return Property to Rightful Owners

Over $3.5 Billion Returned During Last 5 Years State Representative Blaine Wilhour is working with the State Treasurer to help remind people that they should check to see if the…


Friday, August 7, 2020
Rep. Wilhour: Cop Killers Should Not Be Released

Effingham State’s Attorney Bryan Kibler, Representative Darren Bailey (109th District), Representative Blaine Wilhour (107th District), and the family of Illinois State Police Officer Layton Davis will hold a press conference…


Monday, July 20, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Calls for Emergency Session: FBI Probe Indicates Speaker Madigan Should Resign

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is calling for the legislature to be called into emergency session to take up the many pieces of legislation on ethics reform that he…


Thursday, July 2, 2020
Workers’ Compensation Seminar for Employers Set for August 18th in Springfield

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will be hosting a three-hour seminar at the state Chamber offices in Springfield (215 E. Adams Street). Michael Bantz of Inman…


Friday, June 26, 2020
$7.8 Million in ‘Broadband Access’ Grants Awarded Will Help Homes, Farms & Businesses

Over 2,000 Homes, Businesses, Farms Get Tech Help State Rep. Blaine Wilhour has been informed that three grants have been awarded in the 107th District to help expand internet capabilities…


Monday, June 22, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Urges Local Businesses to Consider Applying for BIG (Business Interruption Grants) Program

$40 Million Available to Restaurants, Salons, & Gyms State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is urging local businesses to consider applying for grant monies through a new program beginning today, June 22,…


Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Encourages Families to Enjoy Outdoors This Father’s Day Weekend; Free Fishing in IL

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is encouraging people to take advantage of the annual Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration that is slated for June 19 – 22, coinciding with Father’s Day…


Friday, June 12, 2020
Nominations Sought for Senior Hall of Fame Awards: Dept. on Aging Extends Deadline to August 31

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is encouraging people in the community to nominate deserving senior citizens in the community for the 2020 Senior Hall of Fame Awards coordinated by the Illinois…


Thursday, June 11, 2020
Farmers Receive Extension for Dicamba Application

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour co-signed a letter to the governor this week to request an extension by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) on the use of dicamba application. Dicamba…


Thursday, May 21, 2020
Effingham County Chamber Hosts Online Webinar with Rep. Wilhour on His Re-Opening Plan for Businesses

The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce hosted an online webinar on Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. with State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) to discuss and answer questions on his…