East Central Reporter

Blaine Wilhour, a prominent political figure known for his candid opinions, has recently made a series of statements on social media addressing significant state and national issues. His remarks touch upon topics such as immigration, taxation, and sports policy. Below is an overview of his recent posts.

In a tweet dated April 15, 2025, Wilhour commented on the immigration status of Kilmer Abrego Garcia, identifying him as "not a US citizen" and stating that "Kilmer Abrego Garcia is an illegal alien." Wilhour further noted, "2 judges have also ruled that he is part of MS-13, a terrorist organization." He criticized Governor JB Pritzker's approach, suggesting that, "if you fought 1/2 as hard for IL as you do criminals-maybe our state wouldn’t be such a [proverbial mess]." For more details, refer to the original tweet.

Later that day, Wilhour made a post expressing his dissatisfaction with the current tax system, calling April 15 "Happy Tax Day." He stated, "Almost half the year, we work just to fund a government that lies, wastes, and screws us over." He urged, "It’s time for more regular people—who respect our money and actually live like us—to take office and take this state back." The full content of his remarks can be accessed in the tweet.

On April 16, 2025, Wilhour addressed sports policies, urging the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to take decisive action. He stated, ".@IHSA_IL has the power to stop boys from competing in girls’ sports—today. Make postseason eligibility dependent on protecting fair competition." He called for a policy change, asserting, "One policy change ends it overnight, no matter what @GovPritzker says. Time to step up, IHSA. Do the right thing." More details are available in the tweet.

The IHSA, known for organizing and regulating interscholastic sports and activities in the state, is the primary focus of Wilhour's commentary in his April 16 post.

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