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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Sponsors Legislation to Protect Taxpayers

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced today he is co-sponsoring House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment (HJRCA) 34 to require a supermajority in the legislature to raise income taxes in…


Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Gov. Pritzker’s Jobs Tax is Bad for Illinois!

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is going all in on the progressive income tax to solve Illinois’ financial woes. Raising taxes is his Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C.  In his…


Monday, May 6, 2019
Small Business Week: FREE On-Line Conference May 7-8

Rep. Blaine Wilhour is encouraging people to take advantage of the free virtual conference online to learn about resources and network with other small businesses to help grow the local…


Thursday, May 2, 2019
“National Day of Prayer” Recognized on House Floor

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour today joins with his colleagues in the Illinois House on the recognition of May 2nd as the “National Day of Prayer” in America. The National Day…


Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Kaskaskia College Dedicates New Veteran and Military Family Student Center

Kaskaskia College recently dedicated the new Veterans Center just off the main Student Center on the main campus in Centralia. “Thank you to Kaskaskia College President George Evans and the…


Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Congratulations to the Kaskaskia College Blue Devils Basketball Team for a Great Season!

This week the Illinois General Assembly passed House Resolution 319 to honor the KC blue Devils Men’s Basketball Team for their outstanding season. A portion of the resolution reads: WHEREAS,…


Monday, April 29, 2019
College Seniors Helping Senior Citizens on ‘Senior Skip Day’ May 1st

“SERVICE FOR SENIORS BY STUDENTS” This week college students at Greenville University will be participating in a “Senior Skip Day” on Wednesday, May 1st to provide service to senior citizens…


Thursday, April 25, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Reminds Residents About “Prescription Drug Take Back Day”

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is reminding residents that National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. National Take-Back Day is a…


Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Centralia Junior High to Receive IDNR Grant for Students to Visit Touch of Nature Center

State Representative Blaine Wilhour reported that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced that Centralia Junior High is on the list to receive a grant for $1,755 for…


Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Railroad Safety Plan Targets $9.4 Million for 107th District: Road Repairs, Flashing Lights & Gates

State Representative Blaine Wilhour announced today that the Illinois Commerce Commission has identified twenty-six projects around the 107th District to receive funding for the “Crossing Safety Improvement Program.” These projects…