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Friday, September 20, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Honors Sacrifice of Service Members

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is a time to honor and remember the courageous men and women who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action. Their sacrifice and bravery…


Thursday, September 5, 2024
Wilhour: 100% Record Supporting Small/Mid-size Manufacturers

Thank you to the Technology & Manufacturing Association for the recognition! I appreciate your advocating for these important businesses in our communities that create good jobs for my constituents. You…


Friday, August 30, 2024
Wilhour Meets with Seniors at New Facilities in Richland County

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour spent the morning on Thursday touring the new Brookstone Estates senior assisted living facility in Olney and meeting with residents to discuss issues they may have…


Friday, August 23, 2024
Du Quoin State Fair Begins Its Second Century with “Family Night” Aug. 23rd

The 101st Du Quoin State Fair opens this evening and runs through Labor Day (Sept. 2). Here is the complete list of the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair theme days:…


Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Rep. Wilhour to Host FREE Fishing Derby for Kids in Carlyle June 22

Save the date and joins us for our next fun day of fishing at Fish Hatchery Pond in Carlyle with special guest Al Crocker (Fishing and the Outdoors with Al…


Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Older Americans Month: Nominations Due June 1 for “Senior Hall of Fame”

Older Americans Month is a time to celebrate the contributions of older adults across the nation. The theme for 2024 is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the impact of meaningful…


Monday, April 29, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Recognizes U.S. Air Force Veteran on his 90th Birthday

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) provided a birthday certificate for Marion County veteran and farmer, David M. Gaines on the occasion of his 90th birthday over the weekend. Family…


Friday, April 26, 2024
Rep. Wilhour’s Senior Fair Big Success in Salem

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour’s Senior Fair on Tuesday was a big success for reaching senior citizens with information about state programs, community resources, and services provided by the healthcare organizations…


Friday, April 12, 2024
Career Conference at Kaskaskia College Helps 8th Graders Learn of Many Options

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour’s office participated in helping to teach over 1,400 middle school students from Marion, Clinton, and Washington Counties about the many options available to them as career…


Monday, April 8, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Traveling Office Hours in Carlyle, Centralia, & Salem April 10th

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour’s next traveling office hours program will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in Carlyle, Centralia, and Salem for those constituents looking for assistance with state…