Illinois State Senate District 49
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant announces construction to begin on IL 59 and Champion Road soon
State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is excited to announce construction will begin soon on much-needed improvements to the intersection of Illinois Route 59 and Champion Road in Will County.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Sen. Bertino-Tarrant to host mobile unit event in Joliet
Motorists who have been unable to visit a driver services facility to renew their driver’s licenses and purchase vehicle stickers will be able to attend a free mobile unit event, sponsored by State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-PLAINFIELD) in partnership with the secretary of state’s office.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant urges Will County businesses to apply for BIG grants
To assist local business struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is encouraging business owners to apply for Business Interruption Grants.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant encourages female business owners to attend BIG webinars during Women’s Small Business Month
As Women’s Small Business Month kicks off, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Plainfield) is encouraging female business owners to take advantage of a number of free webinars to help them learn more about Business Interruption Grants.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant announces $825,000 grant for job creation in Will County
State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is encouraging people who lost work during the ongoing public health crisis to take advantage of jobs brought to the 49th District by an $825,000 economic recovery grant.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant, McGuire, Connor and Manley host blood drive
As the widespread blood shortage continues in a time of abundant need, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, State Senator Pat McGuire, State Representative John Connor, and State Representative Natalie Manley will host a blood drive Tuesday, Sept. 29.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant highlights small businesses receiving financial assistance
To help business owners who have faced financial uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) announced more than 25 local business in Will and Kendall Counties will receive assistance through the Business Interruption Grant Program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant highlights extended unemployment benefits, rental assistance
To help families searching for relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is highlighting additional unemployment benefits and rental assistance for families who are still struggling.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant urges child care providers to apply for new grants
As more parents continue to head back to work, many of them need safe and reliable child care.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant: Every student in the state deserves a quality education
State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is pleased to learn more than $100 million will go toward bridging the digital divide in schools across the state and protecting the safety of both students and teachers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant’s education package signed into law
The state’s education package spearheaded by State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood), which will provide assistance and relief to teachers and schools that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, became law.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant: Property tax relief on the way
To provide relief and flexibility to property tax owners, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) supported a new law that will defer tax sales and give counties the ability to extend homestead exemptions and waive late fees.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant supports budget that prioritizes education, local government funding
State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Plainfield) released the following statement in response to the Illinois Senate’s passage of a state budget for Fiscal Year 2021: “As expected, the budget priorities for our state were altered due to the worldwide pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant favors property tax relief measure
In an effort to provide relief and flexibility to property tax owners, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) voted in favor of a measure that will defer tax sales and give counties the ability to extend homestead exemptions and waive late fees.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant wants to see Will County removed from Cook County’s region in reopen plan
State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) and her colleagues from Will County have expressed uneasiness their part of the state could have a delayed reopening.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant calls on governor to reopen Illinois
Dozens of local business around Will County and the surrounding area have been forced to shut their doors as they were not deemed essential under the governor’s Stay at Home Order.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant: If you are struggling, please reach out
Many Illinoisans have spent weeks self-isolating during the coronavirus outbreak, and some are now feeling more stress and worry due to the unknown and lack of social interaction.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Bertino-Tarrant: State budget should restore stability to Illinois
Following Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant expressed her support of the governor’s goal to restore stability and functionality to the state.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant urges teachers to take advantage of free benefits seminar
Will County residents are invited to attend an informational seminar on Teacher Retirement System benefits.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant applauds plans to invest in Illinois’ education system
State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) was thrilled to hear Gov. JB Pritzker’s plans to increase investments in the state’s education system during the State of the State address on Wednesday.