CHAMPAIGN – To emphasize the importance of learning throughout the summer, State Senator Paul Faraci is hosting a Summer Book Club to encourage students to read and continue their studies during the summer vacation.

“This is a great opportunity for students to better their education through reading and receive a reward for sticking with it,” said Faraci (D-Champaign). “I encourage families with children to participate in this program. Our hope is this program will help kids foster a love of reading.”

The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form, and return the form to Faraci’s office by Aug. 18. Every child who completes the Summer Book Club will receive a gift card and a certificate from Senator Faraci.

Summer Book Club forms are available to download at SenatorFaraci.com. Senator Faraci urges interested residents to call his Champaign office at (217) 355-5252 or Danville Office at (217) 442-5252 with any questions.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Paul Faraci (D-Champaign) released the following statement after the governor signed the Fiscal Year 2024 budget into law:

"Illinoisans deserve a responsible state budget that promotes local economic growth and safeguards essential funding for the most vulnerable. This year’s budget delivers on those issues and I was proud to support it.

"Empowering students with job training and access to higher education is pivotal for driving our economy forward. To foster such opportunities, this budget allocates increased funds for needs-based tuition assistance and specialized development programs. These initiatives aim to cultivate a skilled workforce and enhance enrollment rates in our community colleges and universities.

“This budget is something that we should all be proud of, and I believe it will make a positive impact on so many lives across the state.”

CHAMPAIGN – In partnership with the Illinois Attorney General’s office and CRIS Healthy Aging Center, State Senator Paul Faraci is co-hosting a senior fraud seminar in Champaign and Danville.

“I encourage older adults and their families to join us and learn more about how to keep their personal information safe,” said Faraci (D-Champaign). “I hope attendees will leave feeling secure knowing that they have the tools to better protect themselves from fraud and scams.”

Date: June 27, 2023

Location: CRIS Healthy Aging Center | 309 N Franklin St, Danville, IL 61832

Time: 10 a.m.

Date: June 27, 2023

Location: CRIS Healthy Aging Center | 4116 Fieldstone Rd, Champaign, IL 61822

Time: 2 p.m.

Staff from the Illinois Attorney General’s office will give a presentation about how to detect and prevent scams and fraudulent business acts.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate approved a Fiscal Year 2024 budget, and State Senator Paul Faraci (D-Champaign), released the following statement in response:

“Illinoisans deserve a state budget that is balanced, helps our local economy and protects funding for those who need it most. I believe that this year’s budget accomplishes those three things.

“Providing students with job training and higher education access drives our economy forward. This budget further invests in developing those opportunities by providing increased funding for needs based tuition assistance and specialized development programs to build the workforce pipeline and increase enrollment at our community colleges and universities.

“For far too long, families and loved ones of children with disabilities struggle to secure the essential services and support. This year’s budget will provide almost $2 billion for services for people living with disabilities and their families. This is a step in the right direction – however, we must continue to fight to ensure these children and their families do not have to wait years to receive lifesaving care.”