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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/


Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Reminder of Veterans Day Nov. 11th: Thank You for Your Service!

If you are not able to attend a Veterans Day service near you this year, please join others from around the country online to commemorate Veterans Day 2020. National Veterans…


Friday, August 7, 2020
Rep. Wilhour: Cop Killers Should Not Be Released

Effingham State’s Attorney Bryan Kibler, Representative Darren Bailey (109th District), Representative Blaine Wilhour (107th District), and the family of Illinois State Police Officer Layton Davis will hold a press conference…


Thursday, July 2, 2020
Workers’ Compensation Seminar for Employers Set for August 18th in Springfield

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has announced that they will be hosting a three-hour seminar at the state Chamber offices in Springfield (215 E. Adams Street). Michael Bantz of Inman…