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DuPage GOP maintains pivotal role in state government, local chairman says
The more things change, the more they stay the same, DuPage GOP Chairman Brian Krajewski said in a recent press release.
State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Ill.)
Recent News About State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Ill.)
Business
Breen says Democrats might have cost schools funding for year
Political gamesmanship by the Democratically controlled General Assembly might end up costing schools across the state funding for the year, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) contended recently.
Government
Curran, Olsen offer free employment assistance
Two Downers Grove Republicans are taking Illinois' jobless woes into their own hands, at least in DuPage County, according to a press release.
Business
Durkin demands Democrats get back to work on school funding bill
Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) is getting a failing grade in the eyes of House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs).
Business
Durkin: Democrats go from swagger to silence on school funding bill
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) attacked Democrats on Wednesday for in effect forcing Gov. Bruce Rauner to call a second special legislative session this summer, this time to deal with education funding.
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Durkin argues that Democratic games won't keep schools from opening
The sudden Democratic silence on an education funding bill speaks volumes, House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) said on Wednesday.
Business
Durkin says state budget fails taxpayers once again
Two years of legislative hard work and negotiations on a state budget ended in failure, Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) suggested recently.
Business
Veto override gives Illinois first budget in two years
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.
Business
Durkin, Fortner join Democrats to pass budget amendment
Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.
Business
Durkin touts GOP package of budget compromise legislation
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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Recycling event offered as means of charitable giving
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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Durkin demands Democratic help ending budget crisis
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.
Government
Durkin named Outstanding Legislator of the Year by IAPD
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.