SPRINGFIELD – Moderate Democrats are expected to push back on provisions of a “gun grab” bill – as described by opponents – when legislators reconvene on Thursday.
In the wake of former House Speaker Michael Madigan pleading not guilty to federal racketeering and bribery charges on Nov. 1, Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) is calling for changes in Springfield.
In the Halloween classic, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” Linus waits in the pumpkin patch hoping for the Great Pumpkin to appear, only to be disappointed by the movie’s end.
As thousands of Illinoisans prepare to go vote in the Nov. 8 general election, elected officials are calling out the corruption in the state.
House GOP leader Jim Durkin discusses another aspect of the Safe, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, better known as the SAFE-T Act. Republicans are pushing to reform the SAFE-T Act due to its potential to burden taxpayers.
Fentanyl has been causing problems for the United States for years — the country’s answer for it was the War on Drugs; the idea of punishment and imprisonment will curve people’s addiction.
This week, House Rep. Jim Durkin of the Illinois General Assembly is calling on his colleagues to increase measures designed to increase transparency and accountability.
Representative Seth Lewis called out the Illinois Department of Transportation’s performance regarding spending its budget.
Representative Deanne Mazzochi expressed her concerns about upcoming house bills that’ll address operations at the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Representative Deanne Mazzochi added her voice to seeking change from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services by removing its director after a negatively-reviewed audit.
Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) called out his Democratic colleagues for not having Illinois Republicans in discussions regarding the new budget for the 2023 fiscal year.
Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) recently expressed his concerns on the Senate floor about House Bill 1091 that would strengthen security in online shopping.
With the COVID-19 crisis triggering a rise in substance abuse addiction, veteran Republican state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi is fighting back.
William Brady was ranked in the 88th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
James Durkin was ranked in the 88th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.