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Saturday, May 20, 2023
Armed Forces Day: Thank you to all who Serve!

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,…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
“Blue Collar Jobs Act” Offers Tax Incentives to Build, Renovate, or Expand in Illinois

Rep. Blaine Wilhour applauds the implementation of the bi-partisan program negotiated by the Republicans in the General Assembly and passed in 2019 that has been on hold for four years….


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Wilhour Says SURS Reporting “Pension Fix” Doesn’t Need to Cost More

Rep. Blaine Wilhour debated Senate Bill 2135 today and made the argument that the State University Retirement System (SURS) problem for accurate reporting didn’t need a “fix” to increase pension…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Highlights Greenville Univ. Graduate for “Character & Service”

“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…


Monday, May 15, 2023
National Police Week: Thank you, Law Enforcement!

This National Police Week we recognize the bravery of our law enforcement officers and honor them for their dedication to their communities. Thank you to our police officers for working…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Wilhour Says Affordable & Reliable Energy Needed to Reignite a Strong Economy in Illinois

On Thursday, Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) and his House Republican colleagues on the Reigniting Illinois’ Strong Economy (RISE) and Supporting Women & Families working groups to provide an update…


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Illinois House Republicans: Democrats Must Act on Ethics

Just one week after guilty verdicts were handed down in federal court, sealing the fate of the ComEd Four for their corrupt actions, and following today’s disclosure of former Democrat…


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Highlights High School C.N.A. Programs During Nurses Week

As part of the National Nurses Week in 2023, State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is highlighting the Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) dual credit program offered at local high schools…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Welcomes Selmaville 8th Graders to the State Capitol

Thanks to the Selmaville 8th graders for the visit at the Capitol today. We love getting visits from the schools in the district. If you have a group coming to…


Monday, May 8, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Wilhour Speaks to “Illinois Lawmakers” About Governor’s Newest Education Spending Proposal

You may watch the complete WSIU/PBS Illinois Lawmakers program from April 28, 2023 HERE.