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Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Rep. Severin Supports Legalizing Fireworks in Illinois

Benton….State Representative David Severin (R-Benton) is voicing his support for a newly introduced bill by his House colleague Barbara Wheeler of the 64th legislative district. HB 5928 would create the…


Friday, June 29, 2018
Severin Joins Rides Mass Transit for Park and Ride Groundbreaking in Marion

Marion…. State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Rides Mass Transit District “Park and Ride” facility on Thursday, June 28 in Marion. The…


Thursday, June 21, 2018
Next Illinois Bicentennial Speaker Presentation on July 15

Rep. Dave Severin announced today that the next event in the State Museum Bicentennial Speaker Series will be July 15th at 2 p.m. in the Thorne Deuel Auditorium of the…


Thursday, June 21, 2018
STOP School violence Grants Available: Application Deadline is July 23

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for funding under the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School…


Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Rep. Severin & Sen. Fowler Host Senior Fair in Marion June 26

State Representative Dave Severin and State Senator Dale Fowler will host a Senior Health Fair at the HUB Rec Center, 917 W. Main, Marion, IL on Tuesday, June 26. The…


Monday, June 18, 2018
Gov. Rauner announces release of funding for Department of Agriculture programs

Funding will foster future of Illinois agriculture Gov. Bruce Rauner joined the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture Raymond Poe to announce the release of $16M in agriculture grants….


Monday, May 28, 2018
Marking the 150th Year Honoring our Fallen Heroes! 1868 – 2018

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
FOID Card Renewals Sent: Apply Early to Avoid Delays

Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz is urging Illinois firearms owners to file paperwork early as the first wave of the 10-year Firearm Owners Identification cards come due for renewal….


Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Severin Joins Leader Durkin and Calls For Independent Redistricting Reform

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) along with all members of the House Republican Caucus have filed a resolution demanding an independent redistricting reform solution. “It…


Thursday, April 26, 2018
Rep. Severin Co-Sponsors the ‘Blue Collar Jobs Act’

Legislation would put Illinois workers back on the job and is supported by labor and business Speaking is Marc Poulos, Executive Director at the Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Foundation for…