From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources: “The 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration will take place June 14 – 17, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day celebration…

Did you know that Illinois is the 2nd largest corn producer in the nation? ? Celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day and support Illinois farmers today by enjoying locally-grown corn! 

Happy National Doughnut Day! No matter what your favorite flavor is, today is the perfect day to enjoy one of these sweet treats. Did you know National Doughnut Day originated…

On June 6th, 1944, Allied troops commanded the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beach of Normandy, France. D-Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those…

CPR and AED Awareness Week remind us how many lives can be saved if more adults learn how to perform CPR and use an AED. Every second counts when it…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dave Severin issued the following statement after voting against a $53.1 spending plan organized and voted for by Democrats only. “The budget passed by Illinois…

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) says he was honored and moved during his attendance at Memorial Day services held in Bluford and Mt. Vernon on Memorial Day….

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…