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Monday, April 8, 2019
Legislators Help Women Return to Education: April 30 Deadline to Apply for $2,500 Scholarships

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), announced that the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL), a bipartisan, bicameral, nonprofit organization of women legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, has announced the…


Friday, April 5, 2019
KC Veterans Club Members Travel to State Capitol

Thank you to Jody Roper and Dennis “Alex” Pracht for visiting the Capitol this week from Kaskaskia College (KC). They are members of the KC Veterans Club. I appreciate Ms….


Monday, April 1, 2019
Your Vote is Your Voice! — Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Please remember that your right to vote is precious and has been secured by those who have fought and defended that right. Do not miss your opportunity to be heard…


Monday, April 1, 2019
Satellite Office Hours Set for April 17 in Conjunction with Congressman Shimkus

We continue our Satellite Office Hours program around the district with our next opportunity for constituents in Odin. Thank you to Congressman John Shimkus for joining with us on this…


Monday, April 1, 2019
Satellite Office Hours Set for April 16th in Vandalia,

We continue our Satellite Office Hours on Tuesday, April 16 in Ramsey, St. Peter and Vandalia. Just a reminder that when I am unable to attend because of Legislative Session…


Monday, April 1, 2019
Illinois State Trooper Day

April 1st of each year is designated as Illinois State Trooper Day, a day to honor the dedicated men and women of the Illinois State Police. Illinois State Trooper Day…


Thursday, March 28, 2019
Defending the Constitution and Our 2nd Amendment Rights: I-GOLD

Thank you to all of the Freedom-Loving people who traveled to the State Capitol on Wednesday for Lobby Day concerning the 2nd Amendment. Rep. Wilhour’s comments in front of the…


Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Get Ready for Vandalia’s 200th Birthday in 2019!

Start your planning now to join in the celebration of Vandalia’s 200th Birthday from Thursday, June 13 through Sunday, June 16, 2019. There are many activities planned for family and…


Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Concerned Citizens Get Involved with the Legislative Process: File Witness Slips to Voice Your Opinions!

Thank you to the many people who have asked how to get involved and be heard on important legislation being proposed that impact important issues such as abortion, taxes, and…


Tuesday, March 26, 2019
“Ag Day” at the State Capitol: FFA Students Help Promote Agriculture and Ag Education

Thank you to all of the FFA students and advisors from St. Elmo, South Central, Greenville and Sandoval who traveled to the Illinois State Capitol last week to advocate for…