On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States. That’s why on December 3rd of every year we commemorate Illinois Statehood Day. To celebrate,…

BENTON, IL – State Rep. Dave Severin is marking “Giving Tuesday” by reminding residents that his office is collecting new backpacks and items to fill them as part of his…

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin is urging his constituents to sign on to an online petition effort to urge Governor JB Pritzker to veto legislation that legalizes physician-assisted…

BENTON/MT. VERNON – State Representative Dave Severin has announced his annual Backpacks for Buddies and Stuff the Backpacks Holiday Donation Drive to benefit minors placed in emergency foster care and others…

November 10, 2025, marks the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps, a day set aside to recognize the strength, bravery, and sacrifice made by countless men and women…

BENTON, IL – Earlier this year, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources released season and split timing schedules for Illinois waterfowl hunters. One of the proposed changes to the regular…

MT. VERNON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin and State Senator Terri Bryant hosted local law enforcement officials for a legislative roundtable at the Mt. Vernon Police Department on Wednesday….

BENTON, IL – State Rep. Dave Severin says the 2025 Veto Session began with a whimper and went out with a bang, with taxpayers and energy customers taking a beating…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) cast a resounding NO vote on legislation that is guaranteed to increase energy bills for electricity consumers in southern Illinois during the…