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Rep. Wilhour: 'Free American citizens should never be forced to rent their property from the government'

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 25, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a House Representative from Illinois, has expressed his belief that property taxes represent government overreach and should be abolished.

FOIA request sent to City of Metropolis regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Metropolis regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Mound City regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to Mound City regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

FOIA request sent to City of Cairo regarding list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Cairo regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

FOIA request sent to City of Golconda regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Golconda regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

FOIA request sent to City of Rosiclare regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Rosiclare regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

FOIA request sent to City of Anna regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Anna regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

Rep. Wilhour: 'Rural families in Illinois can’t even afford a hospital visit'

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 19, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, an Illinois House Representative, has criticized Governor JB Pritzker's policies, stating they have increased healthcare costs and reduced accessibility for average families.

2022: How government transfer reliance in Johnson County has changed since 1970

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 15, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 28.6% of income in Johnson County, a 14.2% rise from 14.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

FOIA request sent to Johnson County Sheriff's Office regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Johnson County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Massac County Sheriff Office regarding number of applications on August 14, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Massac County Sheriff Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Alexander County Sheriff's Office regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Alexander County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

Rep. Wilhour: Gov. Pritzker's energy policies are 'quadrupling' residents' utility bills

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 29, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, House Representative of Illinois, said that Governor JB Pritzker's climate change policies have led to a sharp rise in utility costs for residents.

FOIA request sent to Alexander County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Alexander County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

Rep. Wilhour on cancellation of loan guarantee for Grain Belt Express: 'Big win for private property rights'

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 28, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, State Representative of Illinois, said that the cancellation of federal support for the Grain Belt Express is a victory for landowners opposing eminent domain.

Union County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 24, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 33.9% of income in Union County. How does this compare to historical figures?

Pulaski County residents pay $126,190 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 23, 2025

In 2024, Pulaski County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Hardin County collects $166,536 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 22, 2025

In 2024, Hardin County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Rep. Wilhour: Gov. Pritkzer has 'thrown the 2nd amendment in the trash'

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 21, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a House Representative from Illinois, has criticized Governor JB Pritzker's actions concerning shutdowns, gun rights, and dissent, suggesting they undermine the governor's credibility to speak about rights.

Alexander County collects $60,367 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 21, 2025

In 2024, Alexander County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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