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Monday, May 29, 2023
Memorial Day 2023

Today we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Bless our fallen heroes this Memorial Day and always.


Thursday, May 25, 2023
Reps. Wilhour & Niemerg to Host Tele-Town Hall June 1st

Legislative Update Provided with Constituent Feedback State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) and State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) will be hosting a joint telephone town hall event on Thursday, June…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
Help Find Missing Children

Every 40 seconds in America, a child goes missing or is abducted. Children who are missing are at great risk of victimization and exploitation. Many do not perceive the inherent…


Monday, May 15, 2023
National Police Week: Thank you, Law Enforcement!

This National Police Week we recognize the bravery of our law enforcement officers and honor them for their dedication to their communities. Thank you to our police officers for working…


Saturday, May 6, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Recognizes 300th Birthday of Illinois National Guard

The official 300th birthday of the Guard will be commemorated May 9 in Kaskaskia, where the very first militia was set up under French auspices in 1723 under the direction…


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…