Celebrating Student Reading Achievements

State Senator Brian Stewart and State Representative Andrew Chesney celebrated the reading achievements of 136 students August 27 at a recognition ceremony for participants of their 2022 Summer Reading Club Program at Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square in Freeport.

"Reading can take us to many different places and opens doors for new ideas and activities," Senator Stewart said. "We are very proud of these students for their commitment to reading this summer, which also helps them better prepare for the upcoming school year. We hope they enjoyed the exciting adventures they found in the books they r...