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Friday, May 1, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Speaks with Gov. Pritzker on a Plan to Reopen Church Buildings for Religious Services

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour spoke with Governor JB Pritzker over the weekend about what the parameters would be to safely reopen religious services around the state. The recommendations include five…


Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Encourages Ideas for “Economic Recovery”

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…


Friday, April 17, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Promotes COVID-19 Web Series on Ag & Rural America

AGRICULTURE & RURAL AMERICA: WEATHERING THE COVID-19 STORM APRIL 23 | 10:00 am CDT Hosted by the MLC Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee contact: Carolyn Orr The Midwestern Legislative Conference…


Thursday, April 16, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Seeks Clear Information to Help Unemployed Workers Due to the COVID-19 Crisis

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has been requesting more information for people unemployed as a result of Executive Order 10 by the governor limiting only businesses that are deemed…


Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Named to “Economic Recovery” Working Group in Illinois House

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour has been named to the ‘Economic Recovery’ Working Group to help develop a plan to move Illinois’ economy forward after this coronavirus emergency. House Republican Leader…


Monday, April 13, 2020
Rep. Wilhour on the IDES Catastrophe: Not Acceptable When Thousands Need Help

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) released the following statement following the “remote” press conference this morning with Leader Jim Durkin and General Assembly colleagues: “The unemployment benefits system in…


Monday, April 13, 2020
TODAY: Small Business Webinar for Southern Illinois Business

Today, April 13th from 1:00-2:30 pm DCEO, in partnership with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a webinar for small businesses and members of the General Assembly in…


Thursday, April 9, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Asks Dept. of Corrections to Explain Inmate Releases

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) sent a letter to Acting Director Rob Jeffreys at the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) asking for explanations on the decisions taken regarding inmates…


Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Shares Info on “Paycheck Protection Program Loans”

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…


Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Asks Public to Give Input to ‘Criminal Justice Authority’ for Best Policy on Grants

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is asking the public to give input on the grant application administered by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). The ICJIA is responsible…