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Monday, December 23, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Speaks at South Central Middle School: Students Learn About Constitution & State Legislature

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) accepted an invitation from 8th grade student, Grayson Hays to speak to his school about what it’s like to be a state representative and…


Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Pension Fund Consolidation A Step In Right Direction

The following is a “Guest Column” provided by Rep. Wilhour published in the December 6, 2019 edition of the Effingham Daily News: The path to financial stability in Illinois begins…


Thursday, December 5, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Announces Conservation Scholarships: Application Deadline is March 1, 2020

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced today that the Illinois Conservation Foundation is offering Conservation Achievement Scholarships to help promote the value of our natural world and encourage the…


Friday, November 1, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Statement on Rep. Arroyo Resignation

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) released the following statement in response to the resignation of State Rep. Luis Arroyo:  “Due to the heat coming down on him from our…


Thursday, October 31, 2019
Rep. Blaine Wilhour Files Formal Resolution Calling for a Special Investigating Committee into Rep. Luis Arroyo

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) along with two of his house colleagues are formally calling for a Special Investigating Committee of State Representative Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) in the wake…


Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Promotes Free Illinois Fire Service Institute Program for Veterans October 27th in Champaign

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced today that there is a free program for military veterans who are interested in firefighter training. This event will be held this coming…


Thursday, October 10, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Applauds President Trump’s Agreement to Help Farmers with Purchase of 15 Billion Gallons of Biofuels

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is applauding the recent agreement by President Donald Trump to promote biofuels by committing to continue to promote and expand domestic ethanol and biodiesel…


Thursday, September 26, 2019
Rep. Blaine Wilhour appointed to House gun policy task force

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced today he has been appointed to an Illinois House Task Force on gun violence. The Illinois has launched a Task Force on gun…


Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Urges Organizations to Apply for Census Funds to Ensure Accurate Count in 2020

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is helping the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to inform the community about the extended deadline to apply for funding to help with…


Monday, August 26, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Helps Promote Lincoln Presidential Library Grants for Students to Learn About History

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is helping to promote the transportation grants available for 4th through 12th grade students in Illinois to visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and…