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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
IL National Guard Provides Briefing on War in Ukraine for Rep. Wilhour & GOP Caucus

“Having served with the Illinois Army National Guard in the Eastern Europe region, I was happy to be a part of an update from Adj. Gen. Neeley and his staff,”…


Friday, February 18, 2022
VIDEO: Rep. Wilhour Fights Mask Rule in the House…People of Illinois Fed Up!

Thursday, January 27, 2022
Rep. Wilhour: Murderers of Peace Officers Should Face the Death Penalty in Illinois

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) joined State Senator Darren Bailey, Effingham Police Chief Jason McFarlan and Amber Oberheim, the widow of murdered Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim Wednesday morning…


Wednesday, October 13, 2021
OctoChem, Inc. of Vandalia Recognized During Illinois Manufacturing Month; Tour Provided to Local Leaders

As part of Manufacturing Month during October in Illinois, a tour of local Vandalia company, OctoChem Inc., was provided to local elected officials and staff on Tuesday. The morning was…


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…


Friday, September 3, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Recognizes Cole Tarkington for his Eagle Scout Accomplishment

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) recently presented a certificate from the Illinois House of Representatives to Cole Tarkington of Vandalia for earning his Eagle Scout designation. “To earn the…


Monday, August 9, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Tours Local Facility: ‘Country Bob’s’ is an American Success Story

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) on Tuesday toured the Country Bob’s, Inc. sauce facility in Centralia. Most of the employees currently working at the facility are from the Salem…


Friday, July 9, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Provides Legislative Update to Greater Fayette County Chamber of Commerce

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) was the invited guest for the Greater Fayette County Chamber of Commerce “Lunch & Learn” program on Wednesday in Vandalia. In addition to providing…


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…


Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Refuses to Vote for Another Bad Budget Dropped Minutes before Midnight with Tax Increases; Pay Raises & Pork

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) once again voted against an unrealistic, last-minute state budget filled with pork project money for Democrat districts and allowed for the automatic pay raise…