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Monday, February 5, 2024
Severin: It’s National Burn Awareness Week

National Burn Awareness Week brings attention to the need for further burn awareness and prevention. This year’s theme is Flammable Liquids Burn, which acts as a reminder that flammable liquids,…


Sunday, February 4, 2024
Severin: Thank a Mail Carrier Today

Today is National Thank a Mail Carrier Day. Rain or shine, mail carriers work tirelessly to deliver mail across the country. Thank you to mail carriers for all that you…


Saturday, February 3, 2024
Severin Marks National Missing Person’s Day

As of 2022 there were over 500,000 open missing persons cases in the United States. National Missing Persons Day brings awareness about people that are missing in hopes of increasing…


Friday, February 2, 2024
House GOP Launches Capitol Crimes Podcast

Capitol Crimes: Behind every bill there’s a story There is a story behind every piece of legislation introduced in the Illinois General Assembly.  Some stories are light-hearted and some are…


Friday, February 2, 2024
Severin: Wear Red for Women’s Heart Health Today

Today is National Wear Red Day. Be sure to wear red in an effort to bring awareness to heart disease in women and support women’s heart health.


Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Caucus Blog – Winter Tips

There are some well-established truths, but also time-honored myths, about the best ways to safely warm up your vehicle on cold winter days. Here’s what you should know. Best Ways…


Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Rep. Severin Announces Multiple IDNR OSLAD Grant Awards in 116th District

BENTON – According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton), multiple communities in the 116th district have been notified that they are recipients…


Sunday, January 28, 2024
Federal and Illinois Tax Season Starts January 29

The Illinois Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2023 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 29. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also begins accepting federal income tax returns on this date. For…


Saturday, January 27, 2024
Holocaust Remembrance Day

Illinoisans Remember the Holocaust On January 27, the world commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust was the state-sponsored persecution and mass murder of millions…


Friday, January 26, 2024
Severin: Nominate a Firefighter for State Fire Marshal Medal of Honor by Feb. 1

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) is reminding district residents of an opportunity to nominate a local firefighter for the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s “Firefighting Medal of Honor”. The…