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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…


Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Wilhour Sponsoring Fishing Derby for Kids During “Great Outdoors Month”

Fishing Derby June 24 at Carlyle Lake Visitor Center State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is hosting a Fishing Derby for children 4 to 15 years old on Saturday, June…


Monday, June 12, 2023
Wilhour Speaks to Fayette Co. Chamber “Lunch & Learn” for June

The Greater Fayette County Chamber ‘Lunch & Learn’ monthly meeting was held on June 7 with guest speaker State Representative Blaine Wilhour (110th District). Rep. Wilhour spoke on his legislation…


Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Honors Veterans on D-Day

79 years ago today, Allied troops stormed the heavily fortified coast of Normandy to liberate Western Europe from the evil, tyranny, and oppression of Nazi control. On this important anniversary…


Monday, June 5, 2023
County Fairs Highlight Illinois Agriculture: Support Farmers, FFA & 4-H Students

Later this month, the Montgomery County Fair kicks off the fair season in the 110th District in Butler. Please support our local farmers, the 4-H kids, and the FFA students…