If you have old or unused medications taking up space in your medicine cabinet, this Saturday is the perfect time to get rid of them. Take Back Day on October…

BENTON, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will team up on Friday, September 27, in Mt. Carmel at the Mt. Carmel Senior Center from 9:00…

Rep. Severin Sponsors Successful Effort to Address Professional Licensing Delays SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) helped sponsor a successful legislative effort on the final day of the 2023…

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Three House Republican lawmakers representing southern Illinois are sponsoring legislation to end Illinois’ sanctuary state status. House Republican Floor Leader State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), State Rep….

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin is reminding his constituents that today is International Bacon Day! Rep. Severin says whether you like your bacon soft, crispy or even a little…

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…

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) is reminding local governments that the application period for Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grants administered through the Illinois Department of Natural…

BENTON – This week, State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) led a bipartisan coalition of legislators and education advocacy groups requesting the loosening of restrictions on fan and audience attendance at…

SPRINGFIELD – 117th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in response to Mike Madigan’s resignation from the Illinois legislature. “When I first ran for office, the…