State Senator Paul Faraci

06/21/2026

To all the dads, stepdads, grandpas and father figures providing love, guidance and support: happy Father’s Day!

06/21/2026

Happy first day of summer! ☀️ As you and your family enjoy swimming, grilling, hiking and more, be sure to brush up on ways to keep yourself safe. Check out summer safety tips here: www.keepcool.illinois.gov

06/19/2026

In 2021, Illinois enacted a law to mark Juneteenth as a state holiday. Join me to celebrate the occasion by amplifying Black voices, music and art, and speaking out against hate and injustice in our state and nation.

06/17/2026

Strong storms are forecast in our region still today. Please monitor local weather updates, charge your devices and be prepared to seek shelter if warnings are issued. Stay alert, stay informed and stay safe.

[1:20 PM Wednesday] - Conditions are becoming increasingly favorable for additional severe storms this afternoon and evening. A new tornado watch will be needed. Strong tornadoes, hail larger than 2", and wind gusts of 60-80 mph are all possible.

06/16/2026

Registration is now open for the Champaign County Sealing & Expungement Summit this October! If you need help clearing or sealing past records, such as guidance on paperwork, eligibility and court processes, reserve your spot for free today. Registration is capped at 250 participants; https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PB1MhyXrc0O3DbFvx5KOJl6VvCRVO9xGmcV7bR1gxIZUOFBBSElJSEU3WE1DNDg1Wk5ZQUg5U0FYTi4u&route=shorturl

State Representative Carol Ammons, Champaign County Clerk & Recorder Aaron Ammons & Susan McGrath, FirstFollowers Champaign-Urbana and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

06/15/2026

Income-eligible community members can now take advantage of the Odyssey Project through the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign! Whether you're looking to complete your degree or continue your quest to be a lifelong learner, this project offers free, credit-bearing courses at U of I and will include support like free textbooks and course materials, access to computers and dinner on class nights. Learn more: https://hri.illinois.edu/community/odyssey-project

06/15/2026

Elder abuse is an injustice with many consequences for our society, affecting everything from the health of our communities to our economic resources. If you think someone is suffering from elder abuse, call the 24-hour Adult Protective Services Hotline at 1-866-800-1409.

06/11/2026

On Thursday, July 16, join the Illinois Department of Employment Security - IDES and the Illinois Department of Central Management Services for an informative workshop on the state's hiring process. The event will be held at the American Job Center in Danville, located at 407 N. Franklin St., beginning at 10 a.m. To RSVP, call 217-442-0296 (EXT. 103).

06/10/2026

Today I attended the annual Founder’s Day of Caring Diaper Drive hosted by the United Way of Champaign County in collaboration with Channel 3 (WCIA). This event is essential for gathering much-needed resources for families with young children who are in need in our communities, helping stock up the Bottom Line Diaper Bank. I was happy to stop by the drive to make a diaper donation and participate in the annual diaper change competition. And, I’m proud to say my experience as a father paid off, as I had the fastest diaper-changing time out of all of the competitors (at least at that point)!

06/08/2026

On Saturday I had the honor of attending the East Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council Pre-Apprenticeship graduation ceremony and speaking to the graduates about their achievements in the program.

This year, the program had 22 graduates — up almost 50% from last year. I’m proud to see this essential workforce program growing.