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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Leads the Fight Against More Taxes! No Blank Check for Government!

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour and several of his colleagues met with news outlets today to answer questions and continue making the argument against the Governor’s ‘graduated tax’ proposal. Without set…


Monday, May 20, 2019
Rep. Wilhour: Press Conference with IL Family Business Owner Opposed to Graduated Tax Plan!

State Representative Blaine Wilhour joins other legislators from south Central Illinois to point out the negative impact of the governor’s graduated tax plan on Illinois family businesses.


Thursday, May 16, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Speaks to IL House: Raising Taxes is NOT the Answer!

With just fourteen days left in the legislative session, Rep. Blaine Wilhour rose to address his colleagues in the Illinois House concerning taxes in the state. His comments follow: I…


Thursday, May 16, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Partners with Dept. of Human Rights to Promote ‘Reporting Hotline’ in the 107th District

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour is partnering with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) in spreading the word about the State of Illinois Sexual Harassment and Discrimination (SHD) Helpline and…


Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Measure Creating School District Efficiency Commission Heads to State Senate

The Illinois House unanimously approved legislation State Representative Blaine Wilhour is co-sponsoring to create the School District Efficiency Commission to reduce unnecessary costs and save taxpayers money. The legislation (House…


Friday, May 10, 2019
Electronics Recycling in Greenville on Saturday, May 11

May 11 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm  Greenville residents may bring their recyclable electronics to the Greenville Public Works facility located at 1307 S. Fourth Street.  Residents should enter…


Friday, May 10, 2019
Thank you to All Moms on this Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days…


Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Meets with Effingham Group to Oppose More Taxes

Thank you to Jeff Pryor and the entire contingency of J&J Ventures staff who traveled to the State Capitol today to fight the proposed tax increase on video gaming. and…


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…