Tag: Paul Faraci

Braver Angels hosts bipartisan talk between politicians and constituents in Rantoul

RANTOUL – On Wednesday, Republican and Democratic state lawmakers met with constituents at Rantoul Township High School to bridge political divides.  The Bipartisan Constituent Conversation was hosted by Braver Angels Illinois. It was the first time public officials in Illinois attended one of the nonprofit’s events.  “Our goal is to facilitate the conversation because so

Republican and Democratic lawmakers will discuss differences in Rantoul on Thursday

RANTOUL –  Braver Angels Illinois, the non-profit organization that works to bridge the divide in the political climate, is holding an event to bring Democratic and Republican voters together for a civil discussion. On Wednesday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m., Braver Angels will hold a Bipartisan Constituent Conversation at Rantoul Township High School. For the

Sen. Paul Faraci discusses first month in office, Pritzker’s speech and more

URBANA — Paul Faraci has completed his first month as a state senator.  The Champaign Democrat was appointed by party leadership in Champaign and Vermilion counties to replace his friend Scott Bennett, who died suddenly in December at the age of 45.  Faraci says he’s enjoyed his new job despite the circumstances leading to his