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Curran says reform bill 'will hold elected officials to a higher ethical standard'
State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) says Senate Bill 539 will compel officials to act according to what is expected of them.
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Villa wants Illinois students to be prepared for shootings ‘without having to experience the distress’
Sen. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) is praising the passage of a new bill that prohibits Illinois school lockdown drills from including graphic simulations to mimic a school shooting.
Government
Law sponsored by Ellman ensures Illinois firefighters receive retirement 'they have earned and deserve'
Retirement is looking a lot more fair for Illinois firefighters.
Government
Glowiak-Hilton believes 'stable housing is foundational' to student success, and they'll soon have help obtaining it
A law signed earlier this month will offer more support to college students who are experiencing homelessness by making them more aware of the resources that are available to them.
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Location of mental wellness fair angers AWAKE Illinois: 'Way to continue using our children as pawns in your political games'
The July 19 Mental Wellness Fair hosted by Sens. Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) and Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville drew the derision of AWAKE Illinois.
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Curran, others join forces to unveil legislation that is tough on violent crime
Veteran state Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) is among a group of republican lawmakers now pushing sweeping anti-crime legislation.“Today, I joined several of my Senate Republican colleagues for the unveiling of a comprehensive package of anti-crime legislation,” Curran said in a post to Facebook.
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Curran congratulates Downers Grove FISH on donation from Illinois Pork Producers Association
State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) recently announced that not-for-profit volunteer organization Downers Grove Fish received a donation of shelf-stable bacon from the Illinois Pork Producers Association.
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Population variances make original redistricting maps unconstitutional, says 3-judge panel
A federal court has thrown out an initial new state legislative district map that was popular among state democratic leaders.
Business
Harmon tells Europe: 'Industries looking to get into world's leading economy should do it here, in Illinois'
Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) and Gov. J.B. Pritzker both recently visited London to drum up business for Illinois.
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Ellman: Child Tax Credit 'has already lifted millions of children across the country from poverty'
State Sen. Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) wants families eligible for a Child Tax Credit advance to make sure they're getting the monthly payments to help pay for the things they need.
Business
Merit board chief fired, Curran wants explanation: 'Be forthright with the people of the state'
State Rep. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) is questioning the termination of an Illinois State Police Merit Board executive director.
Government
Curran earns perfect score from Illinois Humane Society Legislative Fund for votes on animal cruelty bills
Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) has received a perfect score from the Illinois Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) after voting to advance four animal cruelty bills earlier this year.
Government
Wilcox predicts tax hikes as body cameras become required for police departments
Nine law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois soon will be required to purchase body cameras for their officers and Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) predicts tax hikes will be needed to pay for them.
Business
Curran: 'Right now, people are hurting at the pump'
Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) and other Senate Republicans are voicing their concerns about the increasing gas prices impacting drivers in their states.
Business
Steele: ‘WE must end the 'business as usual’ and return the voice of the people to Springfield’
Illinois State Senate 23rd District candidate Ryan Steele is calling for an end to the former projects of indicted House Speaker Michael Madigan after Gov. J.B. Pritzker released funds related to the former speaker’s pet projects.