“Congratulations to Madison Schaubert of Salem, Illinois for receiving the 2023 President’s Award for Character and Service,” said Rep. Blaine Wilhour. Ms. Schaubert graduated magna cum laude, with a Bachelor…

This National Police Week we recognize the bravery of our law enforcement officers and honor them for their dedication to their communities. Thank you to our police officers for working…

On Thursday, Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) and his House Republican colleagues on the Reigniting Illinois’ Strong Economy (RISE) and Supporting Women & Families working groups to provide an update…

Just one week after guilty verdicts were handed down in federal court, sealing the fate of the ComEd Four for their corrupt actions, and following today’s disclosure of former Democrat…

As part of the National Nurses Week in 2023, State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is highlighting the Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) dual credit program offered at local high schools…

Thanks to the Selmaville 8th graders for the visit at the Capitol today. We love getting visits from the schools in the district. If you have a group coming to…

You may watch the complete WSIU/PBS Illinois Lawmakers program from April 28, 2023 HERE.

The official 300th birthday of the Guard will be commemorated May 9 in Kaskaskia, where the very first militia was set up under French auspices in 1723 under the direction…

Rep. Blane Wilhour announced today that Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps is recruiting for part-time corrections officers based at the Salem facility. They are looking to hire 2-3 employees at…

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) and State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) welcomed Richland County Sheriff Andrew Hires and his wife Trisha to the State Capitol today for the Illinois…