SPRINGFIELD – Fairfield Church of Christ Preacher Jody Davis was the guest of 116th district State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) on Thursday at the State Capitol. Severin invited Preacher Davis…

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and a reminder to start seeing motorcycles. ?Remember that because of their size, motorcycles can be harder to see in traffic. Always check your…

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! Thank you to all of the incredible teachers across Illinois for your hard work.

National Foster Care Day reminds us of the children in care across the nation and the work that must be done to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Thank you to…

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This important week honors the often unrecognized work of those who are educating our next generation. Thank you to teachers across Illinois for the work you…

Students reading 8 books this summer will be invited to attend a pool party at the Mt. Vernon Aquatic Zoo hosted by Rep. Severin! BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) says major changes to elections and the 2024 ballot may be coming after House Democrats rushed through an election and ballot omnibus…

National Skilled Trades Day raises awareness about the value of skilled trades and honors the hardworking men and women who work in these professions. Thank you to all the skilled…

Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved protein and the pork producers who…

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin has been a small business owner for most of his adult life. Severin is reminding district 116 residents who are able to, “Shop Local”,…