Platform to Fight Corruption, Restore Sound Budgeting, Grow Jobs, & Ensure Public Safety On Wednesday, Illinois State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) and some of his southern Illinois colleagues in…

The Illinois House Republican caucus today launched a new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. The plan outlines House Republicans’ priorities for the 102nd General Assembly and asks Illinoisans to ‘Reimagine’…

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) will be participating in the “Reaching Rural Veterans Event” on Wednesday, March 17 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. The program is open to…

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) was made aware of new phishing attacks targeting Illinoisans. Bad actors posing as IDES representatives are sending emails to victims, designed to trick…

Overpayment Waiver Request Announcement – IDES (illinois.gov) The federal Continued Assistance Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020, provides states the ability to waive recovery of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance…

Rep. Blaine Wilhour is reminding students who are graduating high school this year to be aware of the many types of scholarships available in the community including the five $1,000…

Teutopolis Junior High School hosted the FFA Event on Feb. 26, 2021 as part of the National FFA Week program. FFA is a national organization that promotes agriculture education and…

Remote “social distancing” guidelines are the current process we are having to use under the new House of Representatives Rules. I’m hoping that the silver lining in this current situation…

A city of Chicago commission has identified five statues of Abraham Lincoln among 41 monuments (Monuments – Chicago Monuments Project) that they will decide should come down as part of…

The Governor’s budget proposal fails working families in Illinois while protecting the political class and creates false choices, according to State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City). “The Governor likes to…