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Friday, February 24, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Announces Next “Traveling Office Hours” for Bond and Fayette Counties

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced that his next Traveling Office Hours will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Ramsey, Vandalia, and Mulberry Grove. To schedule a time…


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Announces New 110th District Office Address and Phone Number: Online Contact Remains the Same

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced today that his new 110th District office location is: 152 South Church Street, Louisville, IL 62858 The New District Phone Number is: 618-665-4109 The…


Friday, November 18, 2022
Rep. Wilhour & Rep. Niemerg on State Supt. of Education Retiring

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) and Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) responded to the announcement of Illinois State Superintendent of Schools, Carmen Ayala, who will be retiring from her position January…


Monday, September 12, 2022
Rep. Wilhour Office to Remain Open During Road Repairs on Jefferson Avenue Beginning Sept. 13th

The City of Effingham has announced roadwork on Jefferson Avenue between First and Third Streets beginning Tuesday, September 13, 2022 and lasting several weeks until the repairs are completed. Rep….


Friday, September 9, 2022
Rep. Wilhour Returns Nearly $60,000 to the State: Total Savings to Date Tops $107,000

Following through on his commitment to fiscal responsibility, State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is returning $59,950.59 of his State Legislative allotment back to the state for the Fiscal Year…


Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Rep. Wilhour & Colleagues Host Experts to Educate Public on What is Driving High Energy Costs in Illinois

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) joined fellow members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus in the General Assembly to host a program about what is causing the high electric and…


Friday, June 3, 2022
Rep. Wilhour Welcomes Discovery Christian School Students to State Capitol

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) welcomed the first group of 7th and 8th grade students and their teacher from Discovery Christian School to the Illinois State Capitol in May….


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,”…


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…


Thursday, November 4, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Reminds Schools and Communities Nov. 4th is ‘G.I. Bill of Rights Day’ in Illinois

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is reminding communities and schools that since 2018, November 4 is on the list of observed days in Illinois history in recognition of the…