Illinois State Senator John F. Curran
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Recent News About Illinois State Senator John F. Curran
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State Sen. Curran: Democrats’ stance on crime ‘continues to embolden dangerous criminal behavior’
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) said Illinois’ soft stance on crime “continues to embolden dangerous criminal behavior” after a husband and wife were pointlessly attacked in Chicago.
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Illinois State Senator: 'In 1919, Illinois became the FIRST state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, finally empowering women with the right to vote in all elections.'
Illinois State Sen. John F. Curran acknowledged the 52nd commemoration of Women's Equality Day.
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Curran: "The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus unanimously voted for HB 2189 to help cap the cost of insulin for high-risk diabetics. "
In an Aug. 8 Facebook post, Sen. John F. Curran announced that Illinois diabetics would see the cost of their insulin capped. Legislators took up the cause after other states have moved to cap the cost of insulin.
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Curran: 'Our district is mourning the loss of life and injuries resulting from the violent incident in Willowbrook'
Illinois state Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) was saddened by the death of a man killed at a Juneteenth party in Willowbrook where 23 others were injured.
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Curran on Invest in Kids: 'Saving this program remains a top priority of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus'
Illinois Senate Minority leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) has vowed to continue to work toward saving the Invest In Kids tax scholarship program since it is no longer included in the state’s pending budget.
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Curran: ‘Policy solutions to help Illinois attract and retain businesses and investment’
Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) is advocating for a series of bills aimed at the state’s business community.
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Cook County jury awards breast cancer patient damages because of company's cancer-causing fumes: 'Sterigenics was a bad actor'
A Cook County jury awarded Sue Kamuda damages after the Environmental Protection Agency reported medical tool sterilization company Sterigenics emitted cancer-developing gas from its factories.
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Curran: SAFE-T Act 'is going to hamper community safety'
State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) recently reposted a video from when the legislature was first considering the SAFE-T Act, in which he highlighted some constraints the bill will place on police departments and explains how he thinks communities will be less safe, especially when cash bail is eliminated on Jan. 1, 2023.
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Curran on school safety: 'As lawmakers, we must do everything we can to ensure the safety of school children'
State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) said Illinois has enacted a law to add a layer of prevention against potential violence in schools.
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National Small Business Week: Curran says, 'Small businesses really are the engine that drives Illinois'
Sen. John Curran gives a speech on how small businesses should be given more support in Illinois.
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'A good first step': Curran calls for expansion of Illinois' RICO Act
Several politicians have been in talks regarding gang activities in Illinois.
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'They work days, nights, weekends and holidays': Curran observes National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
On Jan. 9, Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) recently honored police officers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
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Curran: Amendment to Illinois' Healthcare Right of Conscience Act a 'diminishment of protections in the workplace'
Illinois state Senator John Curran (R-Downers Grove) called a law that made it easier for employers to enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates and testing "a dangerous precedent" when it comes to religious protections in the workplace.
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'Due process is necessary': Curran wants clarification on punishment process for Illinois schools bucking mask mandate
Republican state Rep. John Curran is pushing for clarification on the process under which schools are punished under Illinois' school mask mandate.
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Curran celebrates nurses for 'compassionate quality care' during National Nurses Week
Illinois state Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) thinks Nurses Appreciation Week should only be the start in showing gratitude to nurses across the state."
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Illinois Association of Park Districts names Curran Legislator of the Year
The Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) has tabbed state Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) as its Legislator of the Year.
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From South Cook News
Coffee & Conversation session with Mayor Joe Marchese, Sen. John Curran, Rep. Jim Durkin set for July 10
A Coffee & Conversation session with Darien Mayor Joe Marchese and two members of the state legislature is scheduled at Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10.
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EPA: Willowbrook all-clear, bad reading caused cancer scare
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it incorrectly reported a Willowbrook company was emitting unsafe levels of a chemical, falsely claiming it could cause cancer.