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In an Oct. 17 Facebook post, Rep. Dave Severin shared his visits to groups around his district. He saw various groups and also engaged in other legislative activities. 

Dave Severin was first elected to the Illinois House in 2017. A Republican, his legislative experience includes serving on the Judiciary - Criminal and Mental Health & Addiction. Severin is a state representative who resides in Benton, according to the Illinois House.

"A couple of great events to share!" Severin said on Facebook. "I was happy to join Uptown Steakhouse in Benton for their grand opening and ribbon cutting event and also enjoyed spending time with the good folks of Christopher for their KC Hall Fish Fry and Zeigler for their Masonic Lodge Fish Fry. Thank you for the hospitality and best wishes!"

Severin also welcomed an honor flight home to Illinois at another event. Severin welcomed former service members aboard the Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois' Mission 9 home at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois. 

"Since taking office, I have had the honor of seeing off and welcoming back several Honor flights," Severin wrote in an October 4 Facebook post. "It doesn't matter how often I do this, the appreciation I feel for these heroes continues to grow. Thank you to everyone who organized today's events. Thank you to our Nation's heroes!"

In other activities, when the heatwave hit Illinois in June, Severin also encouraged his constituents to reach out to his office if they needed help.