With the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders affecting families and businesses across Illinois, I would appreciate your ideas on how we can help rev up our economy and get Illinois working at…

As of April 8, 2020 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, intends to provide timely additional guidance to address…

Congress approved and the President has signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) today. The $2.2 trillion economic rescue package provides help for families, small business, hospitals,…

The governor announced today that the State of Illinois is extending the deadline to file state income taxes to coincide with the new federal deadline of July 15, 2020. “I…

The Office of Early Childhood Development, in partnership with the Department of Human Services (IDHS) and Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS), has established a structure and system for child…

In addition to the first bill signed into law sponsored by Rep. Blaine Wilhour in the 101st Session that allows deputy fire chiefs to use emergency lights when responding to…

State Representative Blaine Wilhour is warning area residents to brace for higher taxes and increased spending with the passage of the Fiscal Year 2020 budget. Wilhour said, “The $40 billion…

It is a great honor to represent our district in Springfield, and I hope that you will visit this site frequently over the coming weeks and months as we work…