The next traveling office hours hosted by State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) will be Wednesday, September 4 in the following locations: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM         Ramsey Village Hall,…

The 101st Du Quoin State Fair opens this evening and runs through Labor Day (Sept. 2). Here is the complete list of the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair theme days:…

Congratulations to the community of Vandalia on opening your new public library building on Monday! Please stop by to see this great community asset that you and your whole family…

From its humble beginnings in 1927 to its modern-day role in national defense and humanitarian efforts, the Illinois Air National Guard has been a steadfast guardian of freedom. Today we…

Operators Can Now Obtain Licenses for Safe & Legal Sales State Representative Blaine Wilhour’s (R-Beecher City) legislation (SB 2617) has been signed by the Governor and becomes law in Illinois….

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and…

Congratulations to Bill Fowler and Huckleberry Trucking of Flora for being highlighted as the “Trucker of the Month” for August 2024! Bill has hauled flat bedded and van freight and…

Thank you to the director and staff of the Family YMCA of Fayette County for the tour of their new construction and experience the “Y” on a busy Wednesday! They…

Rep. Blaine Wilhour was the guest speaker at the recent “Lunch & Learn” event in Vandalia. He provided an update on the General Assembly and State of Illinois. He took…

Thank you to everyone who came out to this year’s fishing derby in Carlye.  We had great weather and a great crowd with some special guests including radio personality Al…