South Central Reporter

Wilhour blames Democrats for state's hostile business environment

By Robert Hadley | Aug 30, 2018

Blaine Wilhour sees the state government’s failing grade from small-business owners as a sign of toxic politics.

McMillan blames tax frustration on poor business climate

By Robert Hadley | Aug 21, 2018

Senate candidate Seth McMillan commented on social media about a recent study that attempts to explain small-business owners’ dissatisfaction with the state’s business climate.

Wilhour keeps up meet-and-greet tour ahead of election

By Robert Hadley | Aug 16, 2018

Blaine Wilhour, the Republican candidate for the 107th House District seat, has attended several public events as he winds up his campaign ahead of the November battle at the ballot box.

From Prairie State Wire

Moving survey shows outmigration up in Illinois

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Illinois ranks fourth nationwide in terms of outmigration, according to recent data from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines.

Wilhour says stricter penalties could end teacher pension spiking

By Robert Hadley | Aug 8, 2018

Republican House candidate Blaine Wilhour believes stiffer penalties for school districts that hike teacher pay pre-retirement can end pension spiking.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

Wilhour says honesty key to healing Republican split

By Robert Hadley | Apr 6, 2018

Calling the recent gubernatorial primary in which incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner barely fended off challenger Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) evidence of a split among state Republicans, 107th House District candidate Blaine Wilhour urged the party to seek a way to make amends.

Wilhour says tax and spending reform key to saving state economy

By Robert Hadley | Apr 6, 2018

While most Republican candidates are sounding the warning alarm about the state's financial predicament, Blaine Wilhour is using his candidacy for the 107th House District to put a particularly emphatic spin on the situation.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP lawmakers move to block Rauner’s “Sanctuary State” plan

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Six Illinois Republican lawmakers have moved to block a bill Gov. Bruce Rauner signed in August exempting illegal immigrants from being deported if local authorities apprehend them on unrelated matters.