By East Central Reporter Reports |
Mar 23, 2024
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour met with several "Youth Day" participants in Springfield this week as part of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC) program. The AIEC has been providing young people with the opportunity to observe the legislative process and meet with their elected officials for over 60 years.Each year, over 300 outstanding students participate in the Illinois Electric and Telephone Cooperatives Youth Day, where they get a firsthand look at democracy in action by meeting their elected representatives. Thousands of students have benefitted from...