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Saturday, May 6, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Recognizes 300th Birthday of Illinois National Guard

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…


Friday, May 5, 2023
Rep. Wilhour: Corrections Officers Needed for Marion County Sheriff’s Dept.

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…


Thursday, May 4, 2023
Rep. Wilhour and Rep. Niemerg Welcome Richland Co. Sheriff to Capitol for Fallen Officers Ceremony

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…


Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Says Justice Being Served with “ComEd Four” Guilty Verdicts

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is issuing the following statement on the ComEd Four guilty verdicts today. “When everyday citizens have the opportunity to see how business in Springfield…


Monday, May 1, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Sets Traveling Office Hours for May

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced that additional Traveling Office Hours will be held Wednesday, April 19 in Carlyle, Centralia and Salem, with Traveling Office Hours on Wednesday, April…


Thursday, April 27, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Wilhour Hosts Louisville Minister Ben Farleigh to Give Opening Prayer in IL House

Monday, April 24, 2023
Rep. Wilhour’s Traveling Office Hours April 26 in Richland County

Constituents who would like to discuss legislation, public policy issues, or receive help with a state agency are encouraged to contact the district office at 618-665-4109 and schedule an appoint…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Discusses Education Reform at Town Hall

Rep. Blaine Wilhour, Republican Spokesperson for the Appropriations-Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, and member of the Elementary and Secondary Education: School Curriculum Policies Committee, was asked to speak at the…


Thursday, April 13, 2023
Rep. Wilhour: REALTOR Grants Available to Marion County Tornado Victims

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced that the Illinois REALTORS Association is offering up to a $500 grant for anyone affected by the recent tornado. Approval is subject to…


Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Rep. Wilhour Sets Additional “Traveling Office Hours” for April 19 and 26

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced that additional Traveling Office Hours will be held Wednesday, April 19 in Carlyle, Centralia and Salem, with Traveling Office Hours on Wednesday, April…