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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Congratulations KC Blue Devils! Round 2 on Wednesday at 12:00 Noon

The No. 20 seed Kaskaskia College Blue Devils upset the No. 13 seed Sheridan Generals (92 to 80) Monday evening in Hutchison, Kansas at the National Junior College Athletic Association…


Monday, March 18, 2019
Satellite Office Hours Set for Greenville on March 26th

We are continuing our Satellite Office Hours around the 107th District next week in Greenville. When the legislature is in Session and I am unable to be at the Satellite…


Monday, March 18, 2019
Kaskaskia College Blue Devils Play Tonight at 6:30 p.m.! Fought Their Way Into The Tournament – 1st Appearance Since 1998

Congratulations to the Kaskaskia College Blue Devils men’s basketball team that fought their way into the national tournament that begins tonight in Kansas! The Blue Devils are the 20th seed…


Thursday, March 7, 2019
Satellite Office Hours Set for Marion County March 11th

Monday, March 11 begins our Satellite Office Hours schedule for the 107th District. Our first meeting is set for Marion County at the Salem City Hall from 9:00 a.m. until…


Thursday, February 28, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Announces Budget Hearings Scheduled by House Appropriations Committee

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), announced today that the House Appropriations – Capital Committee began meeting this week to hear from various State agencies and advocates regarding their requests…


Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Financial Experts Agree with Rep. Wilhour: Governor’s Budget Plan Insufficient

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), a business owner and farmer, has said even before he was sworn in to the Illinois General Assembly, that the State needs real reform…


Thursday, February 21, 2019
Rep. Blaine Wilhour’s Statement on the Governor’s Budget Address

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) today is issuing the following statement on the Governor’s Budget Address. The idea that this budget is balanced is laughable. Here we have a…


Thursday, February 14, 2019
Rep. Wilhour Opposes $15 Minimum Wage Increase: Businesses Will Close, Jobs Eliminated

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), a member of the Labor & Commerce Committee, voted NO and opposed legislation that mandates a minimum wage of $15/hour by the year 2025….


Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Town Hall Set for Kaskaskia College – Feb. 21 @ 7pm

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is co-hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday, February 21st at the Lifelong Learning Center at Kaskaskia College. The meeting is open to the…


Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln!

Today mark’s the 210th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Mr. Lincoln served as a state representative during the time the Illinois State Capitol was in Vandalia. Learn more about Mr….