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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Continues Fight for Transparency in Government Actions and Process: Real Reform Begins with House Rules!

“We need to move away from the ways of the past to give Illinoisans the honest, transparent state government they deserve. The process has to change and it starts with…


Monday, February 8, 2021
Fraud Victims Not Responsible for Unemployment Taxes

Rep. Blaine Wilhour would like people to know that anyone who receives a 1099-G form to pay taxes on on unemployment benefits that they did not apply for or receive…


Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Childcare Restoration Grants: $270M Available

Child Care Restoration Grants $270 million of the state’s Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency (CURE) Fund is being directed to support the economic health of child care providers as our economy reopens…


Thursday, July 9, 2020
The “Road That Built the Nation” Runs through Vandalia & South Central Illinois

The Historic National Road…also known as the “Road That Built the Nation”, was created in 1806 by legislation signed by President Thomas Jefferson. Sometimes called “The Cumberland Road” and “The…


Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Applicant Briefings for Local Governments, Nonprofits and Houses of Worship to Apply for Federal COVID-19 Funding

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is working with county emergency managers throughout the state to ensure local governments impacted by COVID-19 have all documents and paperwork necessary to qualify…


Thursday, May 28, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Reports that FOID & CCL Renewals Are Extended 12 Months following the State’s Disaster Proclamation

IL State Police Web Site – More Information HERE Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card holders and Concealed Carry License (CCL) holders, who submit their renewal application will remain valid during…


Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Restaurants & Bars: Information You Should Know If Asked to Close

I’m from the Police and I am here to tell you to cease your operations. Now what? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS • Ask the government official to provide you the required…


Wednesday, May 13, 2020
How can they take my license? Information for Barber Shops, Salons, and Cosmetologists

Your Rights(225 ILCS 410/1-6) (from Ch. 111, par. 1701-6)(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026)Sec. 1-6. Administrative Procedure Act. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is hereby expressly adopted…


Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Know Your Rights if the Local Health Department Comes Knocking at Your Business…

If someone says to you: “I’m from the Local Health Department and I am here to tell you to cease your operations.” Now what? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Ask the government…


Friday, May 1, 2020
Some State Parks Open for Limited Use During COVID-19

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour announced today that under the new executive orders by the governor, some of the state parks in the area are opening as of May 1, 2020….