ROCKFORD — Senator Steve Stadelman celebrated the end of his Summer Book Club. The club encouraged students to read eight books in eight weeks. 

Today the Boys and Girls Club of Rockford Fairgrounds Unit were celebrated with Senator Stadelman reading, presenting certificates, and a pizza party for completing the challenge. 

Stadelman has held this challenge for several years and hopes it is able to help students far beyond just this summer. 

“We face a lot of challenges in our community and I think education fundamentally is the key to solving a lot of problems. If kids stay in school, continue to learn, they’re going to be better off in the long run, our community will be better off in the long run. So I know this is a small part of it for what we can do. It’s a pizza party but maybe it can have longer term benefits down the road,” Stadelman said. 

Any students who live in the 34th legislative district is able to participate in this challenge. 

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