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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Rep. Severin & Sen. Fowler Host Senior Fair in Marion June 26

State Representative Dave Severin and State Senator Dale Fowler will host a Senior Health Fair at the HUB Rec Center, 917 W. Main, Marion, IL on Tuesday, June 26. The…


Monday, June 18, 2018
Gov. Rauner announces release of funding for Department of Agriculture programs

Funding will foster future of Illinois agriculture Gov. Bruce Rauner joined the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture Raymond Poe to announce the release of $16M in agriculture grants….


Monday, May 28, 2018
Marking the 150th Year Honoring our Fallen Heroes! 1868 – 2018

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
FOID Card Renewals Sent: Apply Early to Avoid Delays

Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz is urging Illinois firearms owners to file paperwork early as the first wave of the 10-year Firearm Owners Identification cards come due for renewal….


Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Severin Joins Leader Durkin and Calls For Independent Redistricting Reform

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) along with all members of the House Republican Caucus have filed a resolution demanding an independent redistricting reform solution. “It…


Thursday, April 26, 2018
Rep. Severin Co-Sponsors the ‘Blue Collar Jobs Act’

Legislation would put Illinois workers back on the job and is supported by labor and business Speaking is Marc Poulos, Executive Director at the Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Foundation for…


Monday, April 23, 2018
“Top Achievers” Recognized from Crab Orchard High and Marion High; Alumnus of the Year

Crab Orchard High School “Top Achievers” for 2017-18 Marion High School “Top Achievers” for 2017-18 Marion High School graduate and current Marion Chief of Police, Dawn Tondini,receives the “Alumnus of…


Friday, April 20, 2018
Illinois Bicentennial: Vote on Illinois’ Top Historic Sites

Click HERE to Vote! ·     Illinois Top 200 survey names Wrigley Field as Illinois’ top building.  Participants in the Illinois Bicentennial’s Top 200 survey were asked to pick their favorite building in Illinois. …


Friday, April 20, 2018
House Republicans tackling the teacher shortage

Our children’s education remains a top priority for Illinois House Republicans, which is why they have taken action to address the growing teacher shortage in our state. First and foremost,…


Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Opioid/Substance Misuse Issues Community Meeting – April 19 @ 6:00 p.m.

An advertising group in Illinois is providing free advertising space statewide to help promote a new helpline for those struggling with opioids and other substance abuse. A statement from the…