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Recent News About Illinois State Senate
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Curran on leadership position: ‘I am humbled and honored to have the full support of my Senate Republican colleagues’
State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) was elected Senate Minority leader with unanimous support in mid-November.
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Safe Suburbs USA: ‘Our elected officials spend all their time poking at lawful gun owners'
A political action committee is opposing a newly filed bill it says will limit gun owner rights in Illinois
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Santucci on GOP losses: 'The social issues – especially the abortion issue – is what killed us'
When it comes to the chances of Republicans holding significant slots in the Illinois state government, Paul Santucci sees an uphill battle ahead.
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Burr Ridge business owner: ‘We should all want true and transparent elections reflecting the actual will of the people’
Burr Ridge business owner Margot Henshaw is calling for election reform after several high profile instances of electoral problems in Illinois during the Nov. 8 election.
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Curran: Wording in fentanyl bill 'a giant step backwards in accountability'
Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) is concerned about a bill aimed at tackling the fentanyl crisis because he says it may be counterproductive.
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Dubiel: ‘GOP Senate candidate (me) blocked on twitter’ by ILGOP
Conservative senatorial candidate Matt Dubiel is asking why the Illinois GOP has blocked him on Twitter.
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Brown running for state Senate District 25: 'My heart has always been for the people'
Heather Brown, an alderman for the city of West Chicago, is the Republican candidate for state senate in District 25 running against Democratic incumbent Karina Villa.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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Law sponsored by Ellman ensures Illinois firefighters receive retirement 'they have earned and deserve'
Retirement is looking a lot more fair for Illinois firefighters.