“We need to equip our school districts with the tools to recruit the best and brightest to train them,” Bertino-Tarrant said.
State government would be required to study the necessity of new red tape for businesses under a plan by Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant.
Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant joined the Conference of Women Legislators Friday to announce their 2019-2020 Scholarship Award Program.
Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is searching for local pet and animal businesses and organizations to participate in her 5th Annual Pet Expo.
The latest fatalities have prompted Will County Forest Preserve officials to speed up plans to remove the dangerous dam.
Shorewood Mayor Rick Chapman gave his State of the Village speech last week. Here's what he said.
See the problem firsthand and be a part of the solution at the 'River Shoreline Cleanup' on April 27.
“This new measure will cut redundant bureaucratic hurdles our seniors need to repeat every year,” Bertino-Tarrant said.
Shorewood resident, Alice Miranda, turns 103 years old today. She celebrated at the Timbers of Shorewood's ballroom dance yesterday.
Students held a gift drive in support of The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program
Through Well Wishes Project, students provided winter gear, toiletries and more for senior residents at the John Murphy Center
“Dual-credit courses allow students to have the college experience with extra guidance and support,” said Bertino-Tarrant.
Senate Education Chair Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant was tapped to be part of governor-elect JB Pritzker’s education transition committee.
Illinois veterans are taking advantage of a program championed by Bertino-Tarrant to provide veterans with the tools to launch new business.
More than 125 people attended a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the newly-painted patriotic mural on Monday.
Find out where registered sex offenders are living in Minooka and Channahon before the kids go out trick or treating.
Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Shorewood before the kids go out trick or treating.
The Veterans’ Breakfast will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at Plainfield American Legion, 24741 W. Renwick Road.
Our Patriotism carved in stone.
“This year we are one step closer to ending education inequalities that exist within our communities by funding our schools the right way."
“We need to continue to explore ways to make college more affordable and help students graduate without loads of debt,” Bertino-Tarrant said
“They are also much more cost effective than waiting to take the courses at a college or university.”
“We have a great responsibility as legislators, community members and business leaders to come together in service to our community."
Shorewood Crossroads Festival Aug. 3-5 at Cene's Four Seasons Park.
Bertino-Tarrant is continuing her Summer Speaker Series to provide updates on the Rock & Roll Museum that will soon open in downtown Joliet.
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Sen. Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) applauded the efforts taken by community stakeholders to be proactive in preventing school violence.
Shorewood's Crossroads Festival began 42 years ago.
House Bill 4095, which will allow consumers to protect themselves in a cost-effective and timely manner, was signed into law on Friday.
The first speaker series event, Staycation along the Heritage Corridor, is at 6:30 p.m. Tues., June 5 at the Presence Healing Arts Pavilion.
Here's all the information you need to know about the Troy Township Town Meeting.
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Area students and residents of the Timbers of Shorewood filled 15,000 Easter Eggs to prepare for the March 31 Egg Hunt at the Timbers.
Professionals from Vintage Pickers will reveal to participants the age, origin, and value of their coins, antiques, jewelry, and more.
The Joliet resident plans to keep on working. Would you do the same?
“You make me want to become a better person, and push me to strive for greatness.”
A total of 12 students from Troy Middle School and William B. Orenic Intermediate School were recognized by the Shorewood Lions Club.
Boys and girls, young and old, told their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus at the Timbers of Shorewood's annual holiday party on Saturday.
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