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Accused in Springfield sexual harassment scandal may have resigned to protect pensions, Wilhour says
Greed, more than justice, may be behind the resignations of those accused of sexual harassment in the halls of the state legislature in Springfield, the Republican candidate for Illinois' 107th State House District said during a recent interview.
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Wilhour says Madigan's 'culture of corruption and intimidation' in Springfield must go
Republican state House candidate Blaine Wilhour has taken to quoting Abraham Lincoln to size up House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).
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Wilhour fails to see 'cause for hope, pride or celebration' in new budget
The undisguised glee in Springfield over reaching a budget signed by the governor earlier this week isn't quite loud enough to hide the truth about that budget, the Republican candidate for Illinois' 107th State House District said during a recent interview.
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Wilhour: Illinois homeowners can't afford additional property taxes
Blaine Wilhour is one of the most vocal supporters of Rep. Jeanne Ives' (R-Wheaton) resolution in opposition to any new statewide property tax.
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Wilhour wants focus put on controlling spending, promoting economic growth -- not hiking property taxes
Blaine Wilhour has fundamental issues with the idea of Illinois again raising property taxes as part of a grand plan to rid the state of its massive pension liability.
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Budget talks taking 'typical kick the can down the road' approach,' Wilhour says
Gov. Bruce Rauner made a request earlier this week for a meeting with the four legislative leaders to discuss the 2019 budget.
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Madigan re-election to Democrat leadership role reflects party's 'win at all costs' mentality, Wilhour says
House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was easily re-elected this week as Democratic Party chair of Illinois despite receiving calls for his resignation from members of his party over his handling of sexual harassment claims.
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Deerfield ban on assault weapons is wrong decision, Wilhour says
Not everyone is in favor of a the new Deerfield ordinance banning assault weapons, and Blaine Wilhour, 35, a Beecher City Republican running the the 107th House District, doesn’t think that the decision by Deerfield's trustees is a good idea.
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Wilhour wins GOP nomination for House District 107
In a hard-fought primary election, Blaine Wilhour has won in the Republican nomination for state representative in District 107.
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Term limits, spending reforms needed to fix broken state, Wilhour says
Blaine Wilhour, a Beecher City Republican running in the GOP primary in the 107th House District for the seat being vacated by Rep. John Cavaletto (R-Salem), has become energized by feeling tired and weary.