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Saturday, September 23, 2023
Enjoy National Hunting & Fishing Day

Wishing a very happy National Hunting and Fishing Day to all the sportsmen and women across Illinois!


Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Operation Lifesaver: Rail Safety Week Sept. 18-24

Every year, more than 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured because of unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. All of these incidents and deaths are preventable. Rail safety…


Monday, September 18, 2023
Recognizing Our Farmers – Stay Safe This Harvest Season!

Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been…


Monday, September 11, 2023
Wilhour Traveling Office Hours Set for Carlyle, Centralia, Salem & Olney

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is reminding constituents that his next Traveling Office Hours will be held Wednesday, September 13 in Carlyle, Centralia, and Salem, and Wednesday, September 20…


Monday, September 11, 2023
On Patriot Day We Remember 9-11-2001

Twenty-two years ago today, our lives were forever changed. Today we remember the heroes who emerged that day, from first responders who ran toward danger, to the everyday Americans who…


Monday, September 4, 2023
Celebrate American Workers Today on Labor Day

Thank you to all who help create a stronger economy and support our families on this Labor Day.


Saturday, September 2, 2023
Wilhour Recognizes Pork Producers on International Bacon Day

In Illinois, hog production and processing supports over 57,100 jobs. The total output on sales in Illinois generated from hog production, processing and related industries totaled an estimated $13.8 billion….


Friday, August 18, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Sets Traveling Office Hours for Mulberry Grove, Ramsey and Vandalia

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced that Traveling Office Hours will be held Wednesday, September 6 in Ramsey, Vandalia, and Mulberry Grove at the following locations and times: Ramsey…


Monday, August 14, 2023
Wilhour Offers Back-to-School Safety Tips for Parents and Children

As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is reminding parents about the need to prepare children for safe…


Saturday, August 12, 2023
Rep. Wilhour on IL Supreme Court “Gun Ban” Ruling

“The Illinois Supreme Court today shredded our State Constitution by siding with JB Pritzker in its ruling to uphold the weapons ban law,” according to State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher…