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Thursday, August 21, 2025
Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Participate in Annual Regional Chamber Legislative Summit

MARION, IL – On Thursday, Republican legislators representing Senate and Legislative districts in Southern Illinois joined with several local Chambers of Commerce for the annual Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative…


Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Severin: Pritzker Rolls out the Red Carpet for Illegal Immigrant Students

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker signing legislation that allows illegal immigrant students access to financial aid. Pritzker…


Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The Caucus Blog Explores Saving Money on Back to School Items

For many Illinois families, the excitement of a new school year comes with a challenge: managing the ever-high cost of back-to-school expenses. From tuition and activity fees to supplies and…


Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Caucus Blog Celebrates the Illinois Air National Guard

Soaring over the prairies More than a century before the Massachusetts minutemen took up arms at Lexington and Concord, America had a tradition of citizen-soldiers who were prepared to defend…


Thursday, August 14, 2025
Severin Hosts Successful Mt. Vernon Senior Citizens Fair

MT. VERNON, IL – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) A great time was had by all at our annual Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair in Mount Vernon. Severin thanked…


Thursday, August 7, 2025
Severin Honors Injured Soldiers, Veterans on Purple Heart Day

BENTON, IL – State Rep. Dave Severin is honoring injured soldiers and veterans on Purple Heart Day. “The Purple Heart is awarded to those wounded or killed in service to…


Thursday, August 7, 2025
Senator Bryant, Rep. Severin to Host FREE Senior Citizens Health Fair

MT. VERNON, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will team up on Wednesday, August 13, at the Rolland Lewis Building in Mt. Vernon from 9:00…


Monday, August 4, 2025
Severin Celebrates National Popcorn Day

Did you know popcorn is Illinois’ official state snack? On this day in 2004, the tradition of celebrating popcorn became official. Celebrate today by enjoying this salty snack!


Monday, August 4, 2025
Rep. Severin: Happy Birthday US Coast Guard!

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…


Monday, August 4, 2025
Severin Celebrates National Farmers Market Week

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…