House Bill 5345 is a proposal to change a law that allows lower hourly wages for Illinoisans who receive cash tips — most commonly restaurant and delivery workers. Opposed by the…

Rep. Blaine Wilhour believes we have to hold the Governor and the majority party accountable for bad budgeting practices. He will continue to fight for a responsible, transparent budget that…

A recent study by WalletHub has ranked Illinois’ overall economy 32nd in the nation, with our state’s economic health coming in 49th place. Illinois has all the resources to be…

The Illinois state budget is another smorgasbord of goodies for the politically connected and the preferred political causes of the far left, according to State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City)….

Among the many military holidays celebrated each year is Armed Forces Day. Celebrated the third Saturday in May, Armed Forces Day falls during Military Appreciation Month and joins Memorial Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day,…

“Congratulations to Madison Schaubert of Salem, Illinois for receiving the 2023 President’s Award for Character and Service,” said Rep. Blaine Wilhour. Ms. Schaubert graduated magna cum laude, with a Bachelor…

Rep. Blane Wilhour announced today that Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps is recruiting for part-time corrections officers based at the Salem facility. They are looking to hire 2-3 employees at…