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Sunday, June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day

Just a little history about our Father’s Day holiday in America: The first bill was introduced in Congress in 1913, but in spite of encouragement from President Woodrow Wilson, it…


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
“Give the Gift of Life” By Donating Blood

Opportunities in Marion County: Salem, Patoka, & Kinmundy If you are not able to donate at one of these events, please check the calendar for more opportunities to help save…


Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Wilhour Sponsoring Fishing Derby for Kids During “Great Outdoors Month”

Fishing Derby June 24 at Carlyle Lake Visitor Center State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is hosting a Fishing Derby for children 4 to 15 years old on Saturday, June…


Monday, June 12, 2023
Wilhour Speaks to Fayette Co. Chamber “Lunch & Learn” for June

The Greater Fayette County Chamber ‘Lunch & Learn’ monthly meeting was held on June 7 with guest speaker State Representative Blaine Wilhour (110th District). Rep. Wilhour spoke on his legislation…


Thursday, June 8, 2023
Wilhour Legislative Survey 2023: Opinions & Feedback Sought

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is seeking input on a variety of topics and issues from residents around the 110th District. The feedback is helpful to understand better the…


Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Wilhour & Niemerg Hosting Farmland Assessment Seminars June 22

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) and State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) are sponsoring three regional seminars on farmland assessments with the Illinois Farm Bureau, on Thursday, June 22, 2023….


Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Honors Veterans on D-Day

79 years ago today, Allied troops stormed the heavily fortified coast of Normandy to liberate Western Europe from the evil, tyranny, and oppression of Nazi control. On this important anniversary…


Monday, June 5, 2023
County Fairs Highlight Illinois Agriculture: Support Farmers, FFA & 4-H Students

Later this month, the Montgomery County Fair kicks off the fair season in the 110th District in Butler. Please support our local farmers, the 4-H kids, and the FFA students…


Monday, June 5, 2023
Illinois’ Economic Health: Very Poor at 49th Place

A recent study by WalletHub has ranked Illinois’ overall economy 32nd in the nation, with our state’s economic health coming in 49th place. Illinois has all the resources to be…


Monday, June 5, 2023
Career Exploration Workshops Begin June 7 at Kaskaskia College Centers

Kaskaskia College (KC) is providing career exploration and planning opportunities to youth in the KC District this summer for students age 16 to 24. These hands-on workshops will provide career…