Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Did you know Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses? Learn…

SPRINGFIELD – 116th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) welcomed Benton High School Sophomore Cole Buchanan to the Illinois House to serve as a “Page for a Day” on Tuesday,…

March 14 marks Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical sign pi. Founded in 1988 by physicist Larry Shaw, March 14 was selected because the numerical date (3.14) represents…

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is awarding an Energy Transition Program Grants to White County, totaling $1,207,426…

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) hosted Marion’s very own Rev. Darrell “Mr. Wimbo” Wimberly at the Illinois State Capitol on the floor of the House of Representatives in…

Friend, I’ve enjoyed a busy couple of weeks traveling to Springfield and around the 116th district! House Committees have been meeting regularly with bills moving through the process. This Tuesday…

On this day in 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. Happy National Anthem Day!

National Read Across America Day is an opportunity to improve literacy in our communities by helping children and adults alike find their love for reading. Happy National Read Across America…

March is Women’s History Month — a celebration of the great women who have led our nation forward throughout history. Join us in recognizing the amazing achievements of women from…