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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Co-Hosts 9-11 Ceremony at Smithsonian Exhibit in Salem

State Representative Bliane Wilhour (107th District) was the co-host legislator with State Senator Jason Plummer on Saturday, September 11, 2021 to remember the victims and the first responders of the…


Tuesday, August 31, 2021
UPDATED 9-7-21…In-Person Services Now Available at Some IDES Offices: Scheduled Appointments Required

UPDATED Beginning today, the following IDES offices open for in-person services in or close to our area include: Effingham | 2311 Hoffman Drive Springfield | 1300 South 9th Street The…


Tuesday, August 17, 2021
IDOT ‘Snowbird’ Positions Available for Winter

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is looking for qualified individuals to apply for seasonal positions to help with snow and ice removal across the state through its annual “snowbird”…


Friday, July 23, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Encourages Everyone to Visit Farm “Heritage Days” in Greenville July 23-25

State Representative Blaine Wilhour is reminding everyone that this weekend is the Heritage Days at the American Farm Heritage Museum located in Greenville right off of Interstate 70. Agriculture is…


Thursday, July 22, 2021
Kaskaskia College Meets with Local Leaders to Promote Education & Training for Local Workforce: “No Barriers – No Excuses”

Learn more about all of the opportunities for education and training at the Kaskaskia College website.


Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Invites All to Experience the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Aug. 28 – Oct. 2

Make your plans now to bring your children and grandchildren to experience “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” at the Bryan-Bennett Library in Salem from August 28th through October 2nd….


Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Speaks to Effingham ‘Noon’ Rotary: Reimagine Illinois Plan Is A Beginning

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) was invited to speak to the Effingham ‘Noon’ Rotary today held in the First Baptist Church – Effingham. Rep. Wilhour spoke about the serious…


Wednesday, June 30, 2021
IL Rental Payment Program Opens June 28 for Applications – Up to $25,000

Friday, June 4, 2021
Businesses Seek to Fill 250 Positions: June 16 at Salem Education Center

The City of Salem, Kaskaskia College, and WJBD-WSIQ Radio are co-sponsoring a job fair Wednesday, June 16 from 9AM – 12 Noon. There are 18 employers from industries and businesses…


Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Encourages Job Seekers on New Opportunities: Greater Centralia Area Career Expo Set for August 20 – 21

“Many lives have been disrupted and people lost their jobs over this past year because of the Covid-19 restrictions,” said Rep. Blaine Wilhour, who represents the Marion County portion of…