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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…


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…


Thursday, March 25, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Co-Hosts Online Town Hall to Discuss ‘Reimagine Illinois’ Plan

Platform to Fight Corruption, Restore Sound Budgeting, Grow Jobs, & Ensure Public Safety On Wednesday, Illinois State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) and some of his southern Illinois colleagues in…


Thursday, March 18, 2021
Rep. Wilhour An Architect for ‘Reimagine Illinois’ Plan: House Republicans Launch ‘Reform’ Policy Platform

The Illinois House Republican caucus today launched a new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. The plan outlines House Republicans’ priorities for the 102nd General Assembly and asks Illinoisans to ‘Reimagine’…


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…


Monday, August 10, 2020
VIDEO; Rep. Wilhour Stands with Trooper Davis Family & States Attorney to Oppose Parole for 1976 ‘Cop Killers’

Join the effort to write letters to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board opposing clemency or parole for the pair, but especially Taylor due to the clemency request. In your letter,…


Thursday, May 21, 2020
Effingham County Chamber Hosts Online Webinar with Rep. Wilhour on His Re-Opening Plan for Businesses

The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce hosted an online webinar on Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. with State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) to discuss and answer questions on his…


Friday, March 20, 2020
AUDIO: Rep. Wilhour Says COVID-19 Serious But Manageable