Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin is reminding local residents of best practices following the outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes on Sunday evening throughout Southern Illinois. Rep. Severin…

National Missing Children’s Day brings attention to the hundreds of thousands of children that go missing in the United States every year. While most children who go missing eventually return…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced that this week he hosted Sesser’s Jesus Center Pastor Kirk Packer to offer the opening prayer prior to the start of…

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) welcomed Benton High School Graduate Parker Johnson to the Illinois House to serve as a Page for a Day on the final scheduled…

EMS Week honors the important work of all Emergency Medical Service workers. Their continued work saves lives and helps our communities every day. Thank you to EMS workers for all…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) welcomed Preacher Justin Odom of Mt. Vernon Church of Christ to Springfield on Thursday, May 16, to offer the House’s opening prayer…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Southern Illinois’ Republican legislative delegation to the Illinois House and Senate have once again teamed up to usher successful legislation through the General Assembly.State Representative Patrick Windhorst…

Peace Officers Memorial Day honors the local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died or been injured in the line of duty. Thank you to all law enforcement…

SPRINGFIELD – Ditney Ridge Baptist Church of Norris City’s Pastor Chris Marsh was the guest of 116th district State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) on Tuesday at the State Capitol. Severin…