BENTON, IL – State Rep. Dave Severin is offering his thanks and support to area food banks as part of National Food Bank Day. Severin has worked with local area…

On this day in 1991, Illinois designated the bluegill as the official state fish. The bluegill is found in waters across the state and has been a favorite of Illinois…

BENTON, IL – State Rep. Dave Severin is reminding farmers and ag workers that applications for free Illinois Harvest Truck permits are now available. “Farmers and ag haulers can now…

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in regard to Illinois’ Sanctuary State policies that leave communities less safe and puts taxpayers on the hook…

On this day in 1818, Illinois adopted its first state constitution. Every version since is a reminder of the evolving nature of our government through revision, debate, and civic engagement.

As the price of everything in Illinois from groceries to utilities seems to be on the rise, a group of House Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to help working families…

MARION, IL – On Thursday, Republican legislators representing Senate and Legislative districts in Southern Illinois joined with several local Chambers of Commerce for the annual Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative…

BENTON, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker signing legislation that allows illegal immigrant students access to financial aid. Pritzker…

For many Illinois families, the excitement of a new school year comes with a challenge: managing the ever-high cost of back-to-school expenses. From tuition and activity fees to supplies and…

Soaring over the prairies More than a century before the Massachusetts minutemen took up arms at Lexington and Concord, America had a tradition of citizen-soldiers who were prepared to defend…