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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Passes Bill Out of House: Deputy Fire Chiefs Permitted to Use Emergency Lights

State Representative Blaine Wilhour announced today that his legislation House Bill 1876 unanimously passed out of the Transportation: Vehicle Safety Committee today and recommended be adopted by the full House….


Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Illinois Women Visit Springfield for Leadership Recognition

State Representative Blaine Wilhour nominated two women from his area to participate in a women’s program that honored the contributions of emerging female leaders from around the state. Melanie Purcell…


Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Still Opposed to Gov. Pritzker’s Tax Hike!

Stop asking families and businesses for a “blank check” for more taxes! Today the Governor’s tax language gets its hearing in the Senate. I encourage everyone to register their opinion…


Monday, April 8, 2019
Legislators Help Women Return to Education: April 30 Deadline to Apply for $2,500 Scholarships

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), announced that the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL), a bipartisan, bicameral, nonprofit organization of women legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, has announced the…


Friday, April 5, 2019
KC Veterans Club Members Travel to State Capitol

Thank you to Jody Roper and Dennis “Alex” Pracht for visiting the Capitol this week from Kaskaskia College (KC). They are members of the KC Veterans Club. I appreciate Ms….


Monday, April 1, 2019
Your Vote is Your Voice! — Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Please remember that your right to vote is precious and has been secured by those who have fought and defended that right. Do not miss your opportunity to be heard…


Monday, April 1, 2019
Satellite Office Hours Set for April 17 in Conjunction with Congressman Shimkus

We continue our Satellite Office Hours program around the district with our next opportunity for constituents in Odin. Thank you to Congressman John Shimkus for joining with us on this…


Monday, April 1, 2019
Satellite Office Hours Set for April 16th in Vandalia,

We continue our Satellite Office Hours on Tuesday, April 16 in Ramsey, St. Peter and Vandalia. Just a reminder that when I am unable to attend because of Legislative Session…


Monday, April 1, 2019
Illinois State Trooper Day

April 1st of each year is designated as Illinois State Trooper Day, a day to honor the dedicated men and women of the Illinois State Police. Illinois State Trooper Day…


Thursday, March 28, 2019
Defending the Constitution and Our 2nd Amendment Rights: I-GOLD

Thank you to all of the Freedom-Loving people who traveled to the State Capitol on Wednesday for Lobby Day concerning the 2nd Amendment. Rep. Wilhour’s comments in front of the…