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Friday, November 30, 2018
Severin Wraps up Veto Session 2018

Springfield…State Representative Dave Severin’s take on the action that happened in the 2018 Veto Session. 


Friday, November 16, 2018
Illinois State Fairgrounds’ historic Coliseum Naming Contest: Dec. 14th Deadline for Entries

The Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a naming contest for participation by eligible Illinois young adults. Current members of three groups — Illinois 4-H, Illinois FFA (Future Farmers of America)…


Friday, November 16, 2018
2018 Governor’s Hometown Awards: Congratulations to Royalton Community Garden and Marion Girl Scout Carnival for Lighthouse Shelter

Royalton Community Garden State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is proud to announce that the Village of Royalton was recognized this week with the Governor’s Hometown Award for its “Royalton Community…


Wednesday, November 7, 2018
LIHEAP Winter Energy Assistance Program Applications Begin

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Community Assistance announced today that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin scheduling appointments and accepting applications for…


Friday, November 2, 2018
Rep. Severin Announces Over $13 Million Property Tax Relief Grants Available for Schools in the 117th District

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton), a member of the Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee, announced that the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is now accepting applications for property tax…


Thursday, October 11, 2018
Rend Lake Area Tourism Council Elects New Leaders for 2018-19

Pictured (L-R) are Rick Linton (Executive Director); Mark Kays, Pat Hollada (new Vice President); Lowanda Johnston; Steve Vercellino (outgoing president); Dave Freeman (new President); and Tom Vaughn. Congratulations to Dave…


Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Rep. Dave Severin Encourages Area Businesses and Community Groups to Support the Hamilton County Chamber Working For A Renewed “Enterprise Zone”

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is asking that local businesses and community groups support the efforts of the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce to compete for a renewed “Enterprise Zone”…


Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Rep. Severin Joins Effort to Raise Awareness with “GO Pink” Program at Herrin Hospital

Deborah Hogg, Community Education Managerfor the Hospice of Southern Illinois, joinsRep. Dave Severin in giving a thumbs-upto the “GO Pink” effort to help bring awareness to the breast cancer issue in our…


Friday, September 28, 2018
Rep. Severin Visits Christopher Elementary ‘Trucker Buddy’ Program to Promote Safety

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) today visited Christopher Elementary School to help promote safety on the roads to the 2nd Grade students. Through their “Trucker Buddy” event, the students learned…


Monday, September 10, 2018
AMEREN ILLINOIS BILL ASSISTANCE EVENT NEXT WEEK IN WEST FRANKFORT

Ameren Illinois is partnering with the Crosswalk Community Action Agency in West Frankfort to host a bill payment assistance event this week. It will be held on Wednesday, September 12th…