Very high temperatures are expected to continue across Illinois today. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat:  Stay out of the sun….

On August 26th, 1818, Illinois ratified its first State Constitution. Let’s celebrate this foundation of principles and values that our State constitution created!

CARBONDALE, IL – State Senators Dale Fowler and Terri Bryant and State Representatives Dave Severin, Patrick Windhorst, and Paul Jacobs joined forces on Thursday at the Southern Illinois Regional Chamber…

On August 21st, 1858, the Lincoln-Douglas debates began in Ottawa, Illinois. These landmark debates were some of the first examples of political events designed to garner media attention and publicity.

Ways for families to save as the school year begins With sky-high inflation still impacting hard-working Illinois families and the new school year set to begin, it’s important to consider…

CORRUPTIONProsecutors Ask Court to Reject Effort to Sever Upcoming Racketeering Trials of Michael Madigan, Michael McClain. Federal prosecutors argued ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant and current co-defendant…

The most dangerous part of the school bus ride for students is getting on and off the bus. Please take some time this back-to-school season to brush up on the rules…

BENTON, IL – State Rep. Dave Severin will join State Senator Terri Bryant next week for several stops on Senator Bryant’s Small Town Tour. Dates and times are listed in…

CHRISTOPHER, IL – State Representative Dave Severin says he was honored to help lead an honorary ceremony south of Christopher on Tuesday that renamed a section of Highway 148 as…

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) will lead a highway renaming ceremony in honor of fallen firefighter Kody Vanfossan in south of the city of Christopher tomorrow, Tuesday,…