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Saturday, March 9, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Around the District This Week: Salem, Clay City, Sailor Springs, and St. Elmo

In between the legislative session and committee meetings, I still travel between the Capitol and my district to meet with constituents and attend events. This past week included the Salem…


Thursday, March 7, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Honors State Bowling Repeat Champs at State Capitol

Congratulations to the Salem Community High School Bowling Team!


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Addresses Clinton County Township Officials

Thank you to all of the good questions from the township officials of Clinton County and the great food at the Hoffman House on Tuesday evening. If you’d like to…


Monday, March 4, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Congratulates “Abe Award” Recipients at Fayette Co. Chamber

Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the “Abe Award” from the Greater Fayette County Chamber of Commerce! Karen Stokes from Brownstown was the owner of the Ponderosa Steakhouse in Vandalia…


Thursday, February 22, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Responds to Gov.’s Budget Proposal

Rep. Blaine Wilhour believes we have to hold the Governor and the majority party accountable for bad budgeting practices. He will continue to fight for a responsible, transparent budget that…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Gov.’s Budget Proposal & State of the State Address LIVE Today at 12:00 Noon

Last year, Democrats ignored warnings about making long-term spending promises with one-time federal aid. Now that those funds are gone, the state faces a projected shortfall. We cannot afford any…


Tuesday, February 20, 2024
VIDEO: Rep. Wilhour Says Enough is Enough – Gov. Should Put Illinois First!

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) rose to a point of personal privilege today in the Illinois House of Representatives to call on Governor Pritzker to end “the dark stain…


Friday, February 16, 2024
Rep. Wilhour: National Road Interpretive Center Celebrates 15 Years in Vandalia

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour made a presentation on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 to the National Road Visitor Center Volunteers and local leaders marking the 15th year of the center in…


Friday, February 9, 2024
Rep. Wilhour Congratulates the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce on its 100th Anniversary

May 9, 1924 – 2024 Rep. Blaine Wilhour congratulates the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. House Resolution 539 commends the Chamber…


Monday, February 5, 2024
Rep. Wilhour: Carlyle Farmer Highlighted for Pecan Crop “Hobby Turned into a Business”

CARLYLE — Pecans are a long-term commitment, with 13 years from planting trees to harvest. It is a commitment that paid off for Karen and Ralph Voss. “We are making…