State Representative Blaine Wilhour

10/02/2026

Please share this DMV temporary closure with your family, friends, & neighbors.

10/01/2026

My next office hours around the district are next Wednesday in Ramsey, Vandalia, and Mulberry Grove. You are encouraged to schedule a time to meet with my district staff if you need help with a state agency or have concerns about an Illinois public policy. Or you can just drop by during the appropriate times at the location nearest you.

10/01/2026

Archery Deer Season opens across Illinois today. Happy hunting!

09/29/2026

The VFW was founded as a support network for veterans and their families to receive the help they needed. For 127 years, the organization has proudly advocated on behalf of veterans and showed them the respect and care they deserve. Thank you to all our VFW chapters and members for all that you do!

09/28/2026

Archery deer season kicks off later this week, along with an opportunity for Illinois hunters to help families in need. 🦌 The Hunters Feeding Illinois program allows hunters to donate their legally harvested deer, which are then processed into ground venison and distributed to local food pantries. Thank you to the hunters in Richland County who participate!

University of Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash and Wayne counties is bringing ba...

09/27/2026

On Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day we remember the families who have lost a loved one serving in the military. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

09/25/2026

LIHEAP supports income eligible households across Illinois with utility costs for natural gas, propane and electricity. Applications for the program open October 1. https://dceo.illinois.gov/communityservices/homeweatherization/communityactionagencies/helpillinoisfamilies.html

09/24/2026

Your VOTE is your VOICE. Early Voting begins on Thursday Sept. 24th. Check with your local county clerk on times and locations for your specific county.
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09/24/2026

The eight state-run visitor information centers located along interstates throughout Illinois are set to close by the end of September. Here's what you should know.

Illinois will close eight interstate visitor centers as the state says travelers increasingly find information online.

09/21/2026

Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States. That’s why it’s so important to raise awareness of farm safety and health resources.

Farmers can take advantage of AgriSafe’s free webinars on important agricultural health and safety topics this National Farm Safety and Health Week. 👉 View the webinar lineup at www.agrisafe.org/nfshw