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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Severin: Today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

On National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day we remind grieving families that they are not alone. Today we remember the precious lives lost too soon and those who loved…


Monday, October 5, 2026
Severin: OSFM Small Equipment Grant Applications Now Being Accepted

Applications are now open for the FY27 Small Equipment Grant Program. 🧯 OSFM will award a total of $6 million to eligible fire departments, fire protection districts and not-for-profit ambulance…


Monday, September 21, 2026
Rep. Severin: Three Years Later, No-Cash-Bail Is an Epic Fail

BENTON, IL — State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton), who voted against the original Pretrial Fairness Act, is marking the third anniversary of Illinois’ elimination of cash bail by renewing his…


Friday, September 18, 2026
Rep. Severin: Three Years Later, No-Cash-Bail Is an Epic Fail

BENTON, IL — State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton), who voted against the original Pretrial Fairness Act, is marking the third anniversary of Illinois’ elimination of cash bail by renewing his…


Thursday, September 17, 2026
Rep. Severin Celebrates Constitution and Citizenship Day

Today we celebrate America’s greatest document, the founding principles of our amazing nation, and the citizens who make our country so incredible. Happy Constitution and Citizenship Day!


Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Severin: Time is Now for Reforming Legislative Inspector General’s Office

Simply filling the vacancy in the Legislative Inspector General’s office is not enough. This is our chance to update our state’s ethics laws, empower the new inspector general, and restore…


Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Reminder: Choate Town Hall Tonight

Southern IL – Following the recent announcement regarding major operational changes at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, a delegation of Southern Illinois lawmakers and community stakeholders…


Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Severin Marks Illinois Constitution Day

208 years ago today, the first constitution of Illinois was adopted in Kaskaskia, establishing the foundation of our great state. Happy Illinois Constitution Day!


Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Southern Illinois Delegation to Host Choate Town Hall

Springfield, IL – Following the recent announcement regarding major operational changes at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, a delegation of Southern Illinois lawmakers and community stakeholders…


Friday, August 7, 2026
Severin Marks Purple Heart Day

May we never forget the sacrifice of our service members who have been killed or wounded in combat. This Purple Heart Day, we honor these heroes and all they have…