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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…


Monday, May 24, 2021
IDNR Conservation Police Officer Position: Applications Due May 31

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour would like you to be aware of an opportunity to work for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) as a ‘Conservation Police Officer.’ The position…


Friday, April 30, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Speaks to Altamont Students: “How Gov’t Should Operate”

“Thank you to Ms. Mildred Cowger and Ms. Kacy Perry for the opportunity to speak to the 4th Grade students today at Altamont Grade School,” commented Rep. Blaine. “We covered…


Friday, March 12, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Promotes “Reaching Rural Veterans” Program March 17th in Effingham County

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) will be participating in the “Reaching Rural Veterans Event” on Wednesday, March 17 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. The program is open to…