Many of the farmers in our area have asked about the multi-year reassessment that is currently under way in Illinois. Join us on Thursday, January 23rd at the Effingham Farm…

State Representative Blaine Wilhour was joined this morning by his colleagues to request Governor Pritzker to call a Special Session of the General Assembly to specifically deal with the growing…

Saturday, November 23, 2019 marks the 20th year of National Adoption Day. To date, the dreams of 75,000 children in foster care have come true as part of National Adoption…

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (107th District) joined Rep. Charlie Meier (108th District) and Senator Jason Plummer (54th District) for the monthly luncheon meeting of the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce….

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance,…

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced today that there is a free program for military veterans who are interested in firefighter training. This event will be held this coming…

More than 82,000 Americans remain missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War and other conflicts. Friday, Sept. 20, is National…

Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Many…

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is pleased with the turnout at this year’s Senior Health and Information Fair held at the Effingham National Guard Armory on Wednesday. The event…

Thank you to all of the state and local services who provided information to seniors during our Senior Health & Information Fair on Tuesday at the Salem Community Activity Center!…