“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…

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…

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…

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Republican Lawmakers Call for Hearings into New Reports of Abuse and Neglect at Illinois Group Homes and Developmentally Disabled Facilities SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro), State Representative Charlie Meier…

Who: State Senator Terri Bryant (Murphysburo), and State Representatives Charlie Meier (Okawville) and Dave Severin (Benton) What: With the Department of Human Services’ continued failure to protect developmentally disabled persons…

MT. VERNON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) toured the Amy C. Schultz Center in Mount Vernon last week. The Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center, Inc. was founded in 1990…

Many preventable chronic conditions are caused by key risk behaviors. Reduce your likelihood of getting a chronic disease and improve your quality of life by understanding the risk factors. #ChronicDiseaseDay

FENTANYL How much fentanyl crosses our southern border?  One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into…

The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved the implementation of the new area code 730 to overlay the existing area code 618 region starting tomorrow. You can learn more about the new…