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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…


Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Reminds Drivers to Be Cautious During ‘Farm Safety Week’

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is joining with the Illinois Farm Bureau and local Farm Bureaus to remind motorists about being extra cautious during this harvest season. During Farm…


Monday, September 21, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Encourages Applicants for $114 Million in ‘BIG’ Grants for Childcare Programs

State Representative Blaine Wilhour is urging people to consider applying for grants to support childcare centers who have been impacted by the recent coronavirus shutdowns. An additional $114 million in…


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…