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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Severin Calls IDES Fraud and Overpayments “Inexcusable”

BENTON – A recent audit report from the Illinois Auditor General revealed that the State paid out more than $5 billion in fraudulent or excessive unemployment claims over two years….


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Severin – SLOW DOWN, it’s “Speed Awareness” Day

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin is urging motorists to SLOW DOWN and observe all posted speed limits on this Speed Awareness Day 2023. In 2021, speed was a contributing…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Rep. Severin Thanks MABAS Emergency Responders for Safety Drills

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin is thanking first responders, members of the military, firefighters, EMS workers, Emergency Management Agencies, and Rubenacker Farms of rural Dahlgren for their participation in…


Monday, July 24, 2023
Rep. Severin – Stay safe during summer heat wave

State Rep. Dave Severin is offering tips to residents ahead of the coming summer heat wave. Limit outdoor activities Drink plenty of water Wear light clothing Wear sunscreen Work outdoors…


Friday, July 21, 2023
Rep. Windhorst, Rep. Severin, and Rep. Jacobs Host “Night at the Ballpark” Event for Summer Reading Club

MARION – State Representatives Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), Dave Severin (R-Benton), and Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) hosted a special “Night at the Ballpark” event for their annual summer reading club in Marion…


Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Caucus Blog: The Most Stolen Vehicles in Illinois

A report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau puts Illinois at the top of a dubious list. Illinois had the largest increase in vehicle thefts in any state in 2022,…


Thursday, July 20, 2023
Severin: National Moon Day is July 20

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” – 54 years ago today, Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on…


Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Caucus Blog – Severin Says Human Trafficking Remains Major Concern

Human Trafficking is Happening in Illinois Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. Statistics show that Illinois ranks in the top 10 nationwide in…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Severin Says SAFE-T Act Decision Upholding End of Cash Bail Puts Illinoisans in Greater Danger

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement after the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor of ending cash bail after more than half of Illinois’ State’s…


Sunday, July 16, 2023
Severin Marks National Ice Cream Day

Happy National Ice Cream Day!