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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…


Saturday, March 23, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Meets with “Tomorrow’s Leaders” at Electric Co-Op “Youth Day”

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour met with several “Youth Day” participants in Springfield this week as part of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC) program to help provide young people…


Saturday, March 9, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Around the District This Week: Salem, Clay City, Sailor Springs, and St. Elmo

In between the legislative session and committee meetings, I still travel between the Capitol and my district to meet with constituents and attend events. This past week included the Salem…


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Addresses Clinton County Township Officials

Thank you to all of the good questions from the township officials of Clinton County and the great food at the Hoffman House on Tuesday evening. If you’d like to…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Gov.’s Budget Proposal & State of the State Address LIVE Today at 12:00 Noon

Last year, Democrats ignored warnings about making long-term spending promises with one-time federal aid. Now that those funds are gone, the state faces a projected shortfall. We cannot afford any…