News

Monday, September 2, 2024
SIHF Opens New Facility in Olney to Serve Richland County and Region

Congratulations to the Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) on the opening of your new facility in Olney!


Thursday, August 29, 2024
Wilhour Attends Clay County Electric Co-operative Meeting: Reliable/Affordable Energy Top Issue

“Thank you to Matt Conklin, CEO for the Clay County Co-operative, Inc. and the Board of Directors for your hospitality at the annual meeting last week. Access to reliable and…


Tuesday, August 20, 2024
New “Evans Public Library” Dedicated in Vandalia

Congratulations to the community of Vandalia on opening your new public library building on Monday! Please stop by to see this great community asset that you and your whole family…


Thursday, July 25, 2024
Wilhour Tours Family YMCA of Fayette County

Thank you to the director and staff of the Family YMCA of Fayette County for the tour of their new construction and experience the “Y” on a busy Wednesday! They…


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Speaks to Fayette Co. Chamber at “Lunch & Learn” in Vandalia

Rep. Blaine Wilhour was the guest speaker at the recent “Lunch & Learn” event in Vandalia. He provided an update on the General Assembly and State of Illinois. He took…


Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Kids Fishing Derby Big Success in Carlyle!

Thank you to everyone who came out to this year’s fishing derby in Carlye.  We had great weather and a great crowd with some special guests including radio personality Al…


Friday, May 10, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Welcomes Selmaville 8th Grade Students to the Capitol

It was a busy week at the state Capitol including a visit from the Selmaville Junior High in Salem. The 8th graders were provided a tour of the Capitol and…


Wednesday, May 8, 2024
St. Elmo Honors Students Visit Rep. Wilhour at State Capitol

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) welcomed thirteen honors students and their teachers and families to the Illinois State Capitol on Monday. Rep. Wilhour spoke to the visitors about how…


Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Tours Menta Academy in Centralia

“Thank you to the folks at Menta Academy in Centralia for hosting me today. They are doing important work, often in difficult situations.” You can learn more about Menta here….


Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Franklin Park Junior High Beta Club Students Learn about the IL House from Rep. Wilhour

“Always good to see our students in town. Happy to spend some time today with Junior High Beta Club students from Franklin Park School in Salem.