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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Reminds of the Need for Blood Donors

Blood Drives Coordinated Through the American Red Cross Rep. Wilhour joins the effort to urged civic groups, churches and organizations that normally host blood drives to remember blood collection is…


Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Applicant Briefings for Local Governments, Nonprofits and Houses of Worship to Apply for Federal COVID-19 Funding

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is working with county emergency managers throughout the state to ensure local governments impacted by COVID-19 have all documents and paperwork necessary to qualify…


Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Reopening Plan for June 2nd at Downstate Driver Facilities

Driver Services Facilities Will focus on New Drivers, Expired DL/IDs and Vehicle Transactions through July 31 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today his office’s reopening plan – beginning…


Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Back-To-Business Webinar – May 21: Q & A with Rep. Blaine Wilhour

Rep. Blaine Wilhour has proposed a Back to Business Plan that speeds up the timeline for businesses to reopen from the Governor’s Restore Illinois plan. The Effingham County Chamber of…


Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Know Your Rights if the Local Health Department Comes Knocking at Your Business…

If someone says to you: “I’m from the Local Health Department and I am here to tell you to cease your operations.” Now what? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Ask the government…


Friday, April 17, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Promotes COVID-19 Web Series on Ag & Rural America

AGRICULTURE & RURAL AMERICA: WEATHERING THE COVID-19 STORM APRIL 23 | 10:00 am CDT Hosted by the MLC Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee contact: Carolyn Orr The Midwestern Legislative Conference…


Monday, April 13, 2020
TODAY: Small Business Webinar for Southern Illinois Business

Today, April 13th from 1:00-2:30 pm DCEO, in partnership with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a webinar for small businesses and members of the General Assembly in…


Thursday, April 2, 2020
Rep. Wilhour: More Blood Donation Opportunities

Thank you to all who have stepped up to help with the blood supply! Here are the next times and locations you can donate. You are asked to call first…


Thursday, March 5, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Honors Shirley Hall at IL Capitol: 79 Years with American Legion Auxiliary

On Wednesday, Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) rose on the House Floor to offer House Resolution 766 (full text of the resolution at ilga.gov) for consideration to honor Shirley Ann…


Thursday, February 6, 2020
Rep. Wilhour & Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller Offer FREE Seminar on Property Taxes

Understanding Your Home & Farmland Assessments State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced today that he is partnering with Marion County Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller to provide a free…