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Illinois has its first budget in more than two years after the House voted on Thursday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes of three contentious bills that made it through both chambers in a special extended session.
Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and several Republican lawmakers have unveiled what they call a package of comprehensive compromises that would end the budget impasse, bring reforms and start funding Illinois.
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Anyone wanting to clean out their own homes and help others fill theirs is being invited to an annual community recycling event hosted by Sen. Christine Radongo (R-Lemont) and Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) on May 6.
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Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is urging Democrats in Springfield to work with his party to formulate reforms to get Illinois back on track.
BodyThe Illinois Association of Park Districts recently presented State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-82nd) with the Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award at the association's annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.