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…

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…

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…

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…

Thank you to all who have stepped up to help with the blood supply! Here are the next times and locations you can donate. You are asked to call first…

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is reminding residents that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) closed state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites effective March 15,…

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,…

 Work with Local Governments to Apply for Help State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is advising the small businesses in his downstate area to consider applying for a ‘Downstate Small…

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 top issue we are receiving calls and emails about in the district office at this time are concerning how to apply for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 emergency. With…