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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…


Monday, February 8, 2021
3 Webinars this Week for Small Businesses Interested in Applying for PPP Grants

Paycheck Protection Program – Use SBA Loans to cover payroll In addition to the expanded technical assistance from the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), community navigators, and Office of Minority…


Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Proposes Bill to Fund Students Directly When Local Schools Refuse In-person Learning

Effingham, IL – Many school districts across the state are not providing in-person learning for students forcing parents to seek education alternatives which incur costs, State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher…


Saturday, January 9, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Says Thank You to Those Who Serve this National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.  Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have…


Thursday, November 19, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Statement on Newest Round of Indictments Against Speaker Madigan Allies

State Representative Blaine Wilhour had this to say about the latest indictments announced yesterday: “The U.S Attorney’s announcement of indictments against key Madigan allies including Mike McClain, Anne Pramaggiore, John…


Thursday, November 19, 2020
Commentary: Illinois Republicans, this could be our moment

On Nov. 3, voters in Illinois resoundingly rejected the state constitutional amendment that would have allowed a progressive income tax. This was despite the massive public relations effort from Gov….


Wednesday, November 18, 2020
$3.3 Million Small Equipment Grants Available: Deadline to Apply is January 29, 2021

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is encouraging local fire departments, fire protection districts and township fire departments to apply for the small equipment grants now available through the Office…


Monday, November 16, 2020
National Capitol Christmas Tree Travels Through Southern Illinois to DC

Track the Progress of the Christmas Tree here: https://www.capitoltreetracker.com/


Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Reminder of Veterans Day Nov. 11th: Thank You for Your Service!

If you are not able to attend a Veterans Day service near you this year, please join others from around the country online to commemorate Veterans Day 2020. National Veterans…


Monday, November 2, 2020
OPEN LETTER: Decisions about Schools Should be Made Locally

Governor J.B. Pritzker’s latest decision to prohibit high school basketball for boys and girls is a perfect example of his do-what-I-tell-you approach rather than a Liberty-first solution. It’s a mindset…