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Monday, April 24, 2023
Rep. Wilhour’s Traveling Office Hours April 26 in Richland County

Constituents who would like to discuss legislation, public policy issues, or receive help with a state agency are encouraged to contact the district office at 618-665-4109 and schedule an appoint…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Discusses Education Reform at Town Hall

Rep. Blaine Wilhour, Republican Spokesperson for the Appropriations-Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, and member of the Elementary and Secondary Education: School Curriculum Policies Committee, was asked to speak at the…


Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Welcomes Large Group to ‘March for Life’ Rally at Capitol

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) welcomed constituents from his district including the Effingham Area Right to Life, to the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. “This movement to…


Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Rep. Wilhour Remembers Local Veteran Killed at Pearl Harbor in 1941 Attack

“Illinois veterans’ remains finally come home from Pearl Harbor after the Navy identifies them using DNA” By Robert McCoppin Chicago Tribune • Dec 07, 2022 In a cemetery amid the…


Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Rep. Wilhour & Colleagues Host Experts to Educate Public on What is Driving High Energy Costs in Illinois

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) joined fellow members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus in the General Assembly to host a program about what is causing the high electric and…


Monday, June 27, 2022
VIDEO: Rep. Wilhour, Legislators, Labor, Chamber, & Local Leaders Unite to Save Vandalia Prison

State Representative Blaine Wilhour and State Senator Jason Plummer hosted a town hall meeting last week to discuss the issues surrounding the rumors that the Department of Corrections (IDOC) and…


Friday, June 10, 2022
NEW DATE: June 22 – Rep. Wilhour & Sen. Plummer Host Town Hall on Vandalia Correctional Center Future

We have rescheduled this Town Hall meeting to for everyone who is concerned about the future of the Vandalia Correctional Center. The Governor and DOC director have said that there…


Thursday, June 2, 2022
Vandalia Prison Town Hall – POSTPONED

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Town Hall meeting scheduled for Monday, June 6th has been postponed. We are working on a new date to provide an update on the status…


Friday, May 20, 2022
Rep. Wilhour & Sen. Plummer Host Town Hall on the Future of Vandalia Prison

The Vandalia Correctional Center is an important part of our region, serving as one of our largest employers and an anchor for our local economies. Any changes in staffing or…


Thursday, May 5, 2022
Rep. Wilhour Reminds Residents that IL State Police Applications are Due June 1st

The Illinois State Police is now offering a Lateral Entry Training Program! In this new Lateral Entry Training Program, Cadets will NOT have to relocate upon graduation and District assignments. …