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Saturday, March 14, 2020
UPDATE: 64 cases of COVID-19 in Illinois; No Deaths

Common Sense Will Help Curb the Spread to Vulnerable Groups Like Pregnant Women, Seniors, & Those with Compromised Immune Systems State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is reminding residents to…


Friday, March 13, 2020
IDOT Internships Available for Engineering Students: April 3 Deadline for Summer 2020 Applications

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is encouraging college students who are majoring in engineering to consider several seasonal internships available with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) from May18…


Friday, March 13, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Talks with Altamont Students

On Wednesday, Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) met with Altamont Grade School students on Monday. The two 4th Grade classes of Ms. Kacy Perry and Ms. Mildred Cowger heard from…


Friday, March 13, 2020
Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available to Seniors and Low Income Families

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is helping get the word out about free tax preparation assistance available to low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens. Qualified people needing help filing…


Thursday, March 5, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Honors Shirley Hall at IL Capitol: 79 Years with American Legion Auxiliary

On Wednesday, Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) rose on the House Floor to offer House Resolution 766 (full text of the resolution at ilga.gov) for consideration to honor Shirley Ann…


Thursday, March 5, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Welcomes Ramsey Christian Church Pastor Larry Daniel to IL House for Opening Prayer

Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) welcomed Pastor Larry Daniel of the Ramsey Christian Church to the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 to offer the opening prayer…


Monday, March 2, 2020
Ramsey Junior High Students Visit State Capitol: Rep. Wilhour Talks About the General Assembly

Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) welcomed a large group of 8th Grade students from Ramsey Junior High to the Illinois State Capitol last week. In addition to a tour of…


Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Selected to Review Ethical Questions on Possible ‘Insider Deal’ of State Rep. Replacement

House Minority Leader Jim Durkin announced today his selection of State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) to serve on the newly created Qualifications Challenge Committee to review challenges complaints over…


Monday, February 10, 2020
Rep. Wilhour Promotes Illinois CPA Scholarships: April 1 Deadline to Apply for 2020-21 Academic Year

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is joining the Illinois CPA Society to encourage people to apply for one of over 40 scholarships available for the 2020-21 academic year. College…


Thursday, February 6, 2020
Rep. Wilhour & Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller Offer FREE Seminar on Property Taxes

Understanding Your Home & Farmland Assessments State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) announced today that he is partnering with Marion County Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller to provide a free…