“No one wins when the government uses deceptive accounting practices,” Bertino-Tarrant said.
GP Transco withdrew its application for a Renwick Road semi-truck terminal on Friday.
The developer is looking to annex the proposed 700-unit project into an area of Naperville that falls within the Plainfield school district.
The proposal is slated to go before the village board on Aug. 6.
School districts across Illinois now have additional tools to combat teacher shortages thanks to a new law championed by Bertino-Tarrant.
A large development is proposed for the northwest corner of Book Road and 119th St.
Trustees were less than excited about the idea of a gas station in downtown Plainfield.
The Land of Lincoln will celebrate its 200th birthday this December.
Students from Parkview Christian Academy in Yorkville discuss their project with Sen. Jim Oberweis at TECH 2018, May 10 in the Capitol.
Sen. Bertino-Tarrant, the chairwoman of the Senate Education Committee, continued her statewide “Chalk Talk” of schools in Staunton.
Meanwhile, candidates in the sheriff, treasurer and regional superintendent of education races were all unopposed.
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The tax last increased in Plainfield in 2011. Now the village has approved another 50-percent increase.
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"Technology in school plays an impactful role in the inequalities we see in our schools," - Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
“If our schools are not receiving state funding, scholarship donors should not receive tax rebates on the taxpayer’s dime.”
The average family will see a $4 per month increase.
After a long discussion and several proposed amendments, the board still voted 4-2 against video gaming.
The National Fire Protection Association reports that heating is the 2nd leading cause of home fires, deaths and injuries across the nation
The village is considering an increase to water and sewer rates.
Illinois State Police are investigating.
“This new law will lead to responsible accounting and a good step in building the taxpayer’s trust in state agencies and services.”
“I do not support the use of systems that fail to protect personal information,” - Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant
But at least one trustee was clear that she will never vote to bring gaming terminals to local businesses.
"I urge the federal government to not to give corporate businesses handouts on the backs of Illinois taxpayers,” said Bertino-Tarrant.
As part of an agreement with Pace, the village will be reimbursed for the costs.
The board has rejected proposals to allow gaming several times in recent years but will consider the issue again on Monday night.
Heather Kazmark resigned last month.
The village is looking into the feasibility of bringing a boutique hotel to Plainfield.
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Nicor is suing Canadian National for access to a segment of pipeline that's been inoperable since the June train mishap.
Construction is slated to begin this fall on a new Pace Park-N-Ride facility.
The former governor gave his first interview since heading to federal prison five years ago.
The Islamic Foundation of the Southwest Suburbs is asking residents to show support for its plans to relocate to a former Plainfield church.
Mayor Mike Collins said the issue boils down to religious freedom. Two groups urge residents to attend the Sept. 18 village board meeting.
The issues stirred controversy at a recent Plainfield board meeting.