Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

More than 82,000 Americans remain missing from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War and other conflicts. Friday, Sept. 20, is National…

Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Many…

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…

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…