News

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Co-Hosts 9-11 Ceremony at Smithsonian Exhibit in Salem

State Representative Bliane Wilhour (107th District) was the co-host legislator with State Senator Jason Plummer on Saturday, September 11, 2021 to remember the victims and the first responders of the…


Friday, September 10, 2021
VIDEO: Rep. Wilhour Blasts “Green New Deal” Energy Legislation

Friday, September 3, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Recognizes Cole Tarkington for his Eagle Scout Accomplishment

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) recently presented a certificate from the Illinois House of Representatives to Cole Tarkington of Vandalia for earning his Eagle Scout designation. “To earn the…


Tuesday, August 31, 2021
UPDATED 9-7-21…In-Person Services Now Available at Some IDES Offices: Scheduled Appointments Required

UPDATED Beginning today, the following IDES offices open for in-person services in or close to our area include: Effingham | 2311 Hoffman Drive Springfield | 1300 South 9th Street The…


Tuesday, August 17, 2021
IDOT ‘Snowbird’ Positions Available for Winter

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is looking for qualified individuals to apply for seasonal positions to help with snow and ice removal across the state through its annual “snowbird”…


Monday, August 9, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Tours Local Facility: ‘Country Bob’s’ is an American Success Story

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) on Tuesday toured the Country Bob’s, Inc. sauce facility in Centralia. Most of the employees currently working at the facility are from the Salem…


Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Blasts Gov. Pritzker for Latest Mask Mandate on School Children

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is very critical of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s latest executive order to mandate that all children must wear face coverings all day, every day…


Friday, July 23, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Encourages Everyone to Visit Farm “Heritage Days” in Greenville July 23-25

State Representative Blaine Wilhour is reminding everyone that this weekend is the Heritage Days at the American Farm Heritage Museum located in Greenville right off of Interstate 70. Agriculture is…


Thursday, July 22, 2021
Kaskaskia College Meets with Local Leaders to Promote Education & Training for Local Workforce: “No Barriers – No Excuses”

Learn more about all of the opportunities for education and training at the Kaskaskia College website.


Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Rep. Wilhour Encourages Families to Visit Museums: Free Admission with “Constituent Education Card”

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) would like his constituents in the 107th district to know about the “Museums in the Park” program available for the 2021-22 season. Any constituent,…