All programs are free and appropriate for visitors of all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Unless otherwise stated, programs will be held at…

It’s become increasingly difficult for schools to fund learning opportunities outside the classroom. To help them out, Target began providing field trip grants in 2007 for accredited K-12 public, private…

WSIL-TV reported that the Benton American Legion hosted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Saturday. Instead of a bucket, though, those who donated 50 dollars were soaked by a tractor…

State Representative Dave Severin’s Summer Reading Club for K-4th Grade is coming to an end for this year. August 1st is the deadline to get your forms returned to the…

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) would like to remind residents that the Illinois State Treasurer’s office will be at the West Frankfort Public Library and the Benton Public Library on…

State Representative Dave Severin is proud to support the Colt World Series coming to southern Illinois in August! “I encourage everyone to come out and support this international event right…

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) is pleased that four communities in his district will receive Small Firefighting and Ambulance Service Equipment Grants as part of this year’s Small Equipment Grant…

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) reacted to the signing of two pieces of legislation that put additional regulations on Second Amendment rights. Rep. Severin opposed both bills when they came…

Presented continuously from 1983 to 2014 and then 2017 to present, the Governor’s Hometown Award​s (GHTA) program gives formal recognition to those who contributed to projects that improved their community’s…

Joe Ragusa of WSIL Channel 3 reports that Illinois state officials want to reopen the Rend Lake Resort. Representatives with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources met with several companies…