Each year on August 4th, we celebrate the birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard—one of the nation’s five armed services. The Coast Guard is tasked with protecting Illinois’ shores, enforcing…

During National Farmers Market Week, we celebrate the vendors, farmers, and artisans who make up our local farmers markets. This week is a great time to shop local and support…

Happy Sweet Corn Appreciation Day! Join us in celebrating this delicious, Illinois-grown staple. 🌽

Mt. Vernon, IL – Spero Family Services in Mt. Vernon was recognized for completing their CARE certification. They are only 1 of 25 in the world to earn this level…

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is celebrating National Waterpark Day. The Benton Republican had this to say. “Happy National Waterpark Day! Today, we’re celebrating the amusement and…

Politicians of every party in every state in the union are fond of using some form of the phrase, “budgets are about priorities.” Where and how we spend our money…

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is reminding incoming first through fourth-grade students of Friday’s deadline to submit summer reading club forms. The deadline to submit forms to…

Today we remember a heroic man who served as the Union’s greatest Civil War General and who later served as President of the United States during the crucial period of…

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Amid a rising crisis of electricity unaffordability for working families and businesses in Southern Illinois, State Representative Dave Severin, State Representative Patrick Windhorst, and State Representative Paul…

BENTON, IL – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst is celebrating National Hot Dog Day! “Happy National Hot Dog Day! Today, we celebrate the American classic that makes every family BBQ complete….