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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Happy Birthday US Army!

Today we say thank you to the generations of U.S. Army servicemembers for defending all that we hold dear and bravely serving our country. Happy Birthday, Army! https://history.army.mil/html/faq/birth.html


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Severin Marks Flag Day 2023

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…


Monday, June 12, 2023
Illinois Agencies Targeted by Ransomware Attack

The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology said Friday it’s not clear what information was accessed but that they expect it to end up affecting a “large number” of people. You can…


Sunday, June 11, 2023
National Corn on the Cob Day!

Celebrating Illinois’ official state vegetable, Sweet Corn, today for National Corn on the Cob Day! ?


Friday, June 9, 2023
House GOP Week in Review

BUDGET Pritzker signs unbalanced FY24 Illinois State Budget.  Earlier this week, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Democrat-crafted budget into law. The more than $50 billion budget is one of the…


Thursday, June 8, 2023
Severin Reminds Residents of ‘Free Fishing Days’ June 16-19

Mark your calendars for Illinois Free Fishing Days taking place June 16-19 this year. Illinois anglers can fish without a license during this time, coinciding with the Father’s Day weekend. It’s a great…


Thursday, June 8, 2023
Severin Responds to Governor’s Signature on FY 24 Budget

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) says he is disappointed that Governor Pritzker has affixed his signature to the FY 24 budget that passed on the last day of…


Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Rep. Severin Marks D-Day, Honors Veterans

79 years ago today, Allied troops stormed the heavily fortified coast of Normandy to liberate Western Europe from the evil, tyranny, and oppression of Nazi control. On this important anniversary…


Monday, June 5, 2023
PTSD Awareness Month

After a traumatic event, it’s normal to think, act, and feel differently than usual—but most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months. Talk to a doctor…


Thursday, June 1, 2023
Bryant, Severin Join Mount Vernon Officials for Manufacturing Jobs Announcement

MT. VERNON – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) joined officials from the city of Mount Vernon and Jefferson County for an event celebrating the…