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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…


Monday, March 1, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Promotes College Scholarships for Local Students: 2-Yr; 4-Yr & Vocational Programs

Rep. Blaine Wilhour is reminding students who are graduating high school this year to be aware of the many types of scholarships available in the community including the five $1,000…


Friday, February 26, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Celebrates National FFA Week in Effingham County

Teutopolis Junior High School hosted the FFA Event on Feb. 26, 2021 as part of the National FFA Week program. FFA is a national organization that promotes agriculture education and…


Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Continues to Urge Constituents to Get Involved with Their State Government Through On-line Access

Remote “social distancing” guidelines are the current process we are having to use under the new House of Representatives Rules. I’m hoping that the silver lining in this current situation…


Friday, February 19, 2021
Help Save the Lincoln Statues: Sign the Petition Today!

A city of Chicago commission has identified five statues of Abraham Lincoln among 41 monuments (Monuments – Chicago Monuments Project) that they will decide should come down as part of…


Monday, February 8, 2021
3 Webinars this Week for Small Businesses Interested in Applying for PPP Grants

Paycheck Protection Program – Use SBA Loans to cover payroll In addition to the expanded technical assistance from the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), community navigators, and Office of Minority…


Saturday, January 9, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Says Thank You to Those Who Serve this National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.  Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have…


Monday, November 16, 2020
National Capitol Christmas Tree Travels Through Southern Illinois to DC

Track the Progress of the Christmas Tree here: https://www.capitoltreetracker.com/