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Friday, August 23, 2024
Du Quoin State Fair Begins Its Second Century with “Family Night” Aug. 23rd

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:…


Tuesday, August 20, 2024
New “Evans Public Library” Dedicated in Vandalia

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…


Friday, August 16, 2024
National Airborne Day – Illinois Air National Guard

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…


Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Rep. Wilhour “Cottage Food” Bill Becomes Law

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….


Monday, August 12, 2024
Grant Applications Available for Small Firefighting and Ambulance Equipment

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…


Friday, August 2, 2024
“Trucker of the Month” Is Clay County’s Bill Fowler – Huckleberry Trucking

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…


Thursday, July 25, 2024
Wilhour Tours Family YMCA of Fayette County

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…


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Speaks to Fayette Co. Chamber at “Lunch & Learn” in Vandalia

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…


Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Kids Fishing Derby Big Success in Carlyle!

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…


Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Sets Traveling Office Hours for July

The next traveling office hours hosted by State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) will be Wednesday, July 3 in the following locations:                         8:30 AM to 10:00 AM         Ramsey Village Hall,…