On this day in 1899, a group of 13 Spanish-America war veterans joined together to form what would become the nation’s largest and most dedicated group of combat veterans. Today…

History of soft drinks produced in Illinois Whether you call it soda or pop, Illinois boasts a number of unique soft drinks. The most popular of those brands include Green…

Each individual experiences and expresses grief differently. The process of grieving in response to a significant loss requires time, patience, courage, and support. While everyone grieves differently, here are a…

Dear Friend, Saturday afternoon will bring the one-week mark of a ‘stay-at-home’ order implemented by Governor Pritzker. As we move about to get the essential things we need like groceries…

Dear Friend, Earlier this week, some seriously shocking and disturbing emails surfaced revealing corruption and cover ups involving long-time House Speaker Mike Madigan’s number one trusted lobbyist and Springfield insider…

Marion…. State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) welcomed volunteers from the Marion Elks Lodge to his district office in Marion today to accept a major donation to Severin’s Backpacks for Buddies…

Springfield…117th district State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) hosted a special guest in Springfield during the Veto Session. Keton Clodi joined Rep. Severin in serving as a”Page for a Day” on…