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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Operation Lifesaver: Rail Safety Week Sept. 18-24

Every year, more than 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured because of unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. All of these incidents and deaths are preventable. Rail safety…


Monday, September 18, 2023
Recognizing Our Farmers – Stay Safe This Harvest Season!

Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been…


Monday, September 11, 2023
On Patriot Day We Remember 9-11-2001

Twenty-two years ago today, our lives were forever changed. Today we remember the heroes who emerged that day, from first responders who ran toward danger, to the everyday Americans who…


Monday, September 4, 2023
Celebrate American Workers Today on Labor Day

Thank you to all who help create a stronger economy and support our families on this Labor Day.


Saturday, September 2, 2023
Wilhour Recognizes Pork Producers on International Bacon Day

In Illinois, hog production and processing supports over 57,100 jobs. The total output on sales in Illinois generated from hog production, processing and related industries totaled an estimated $13.8 billion….


Sunday, July 2, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Recognizes Salem’s History at Bicentennial Celebration

State Representative Blaine Wilhour presented the Mayor of the City of Salem a certificate during the Bicentennial Celebration of Salem being selected as the County Seat for Marion County 200…


Monday, June 26, 2023
Rep. Wilhour: Join the 200th Birthday Celebration for Salem June 30 & July 1

Rep. Blaine Wilhour encourages everyone to join the festivities this coming weekend at the William Jennings Bryan Memorial Park on Saturday and the Salem Community High School on Friday evening…


Sunday, June 25, 2023
Rep. Wilhour’s Kids Fishing Derby Big Success at Carlyle Lake

A big thank you to my office staff, volunteers, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and all of the participants in our first…


Friday, June 23, 2023
Assessment Seminars in Clay & Marion Counties Benefit Local Farmers

State Representative Blaine Wilhour sponsored two regional seminars on “Farmland Assessment” for farmers and landowners to learn about how the valuation process works in Illinois for calculating the assessed value…


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
“Give the Gift of Life” By Donating Blood

Opportunities in Marion County: Salem, Patoka, & Kinmundy If you are not able to donate at one of these events, please check the calendar for more opportunities to help save…