Western Springs, IL – State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) today released the following statement on the announcement of the Seal Order to the Sterigenics facility in Willowbrook: “Today’s Seal Order…
GENERAL ASSEMBLY Representative Bourne leads appointment of new Legislative Inspector General. Rep. Avery Bourne led a bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators in the selection of a person with trusted legal experience…
Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin joined state leaders at The University of Chicago Institute of Politics this week for a panel discussion on what’s next for Illinois government.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY Illinois House committees hold first hearings of new session. Much of the session work of this week was spent in organizing the 39 standing committees of the Illinois House of…
State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) today released the following statement on the latest allegations made against the Sterigenics facility in Willowbrook: “The latest allegations against Sterigenics are beyond troubling…
GENERAL ASSEMBLY House Republicans oppose Madigan’s Rules. One of the first legislative actions of the Illinois House in the 101st General Assembly occurred this week, with the consideration and adoption of…
The vote for the adoption of House Rules took place this week. Republicans offered reasonable changes for a more fair and transparent legislative process, but Democrats chose once again to stick with…
GENERAL ASSEMBLY Leader Durkin, House Republicans Introduce Fair Maps Amendment. House Republican Leader Jim Durkin announced this week that he, along with the entire House Republican caucus, has filed HJRCA 10,…
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) today announced that he, along with the entire House Republican caucus, has filed HJRCA 10, a constitutional amendment for the independent drawing of…
GENERAL ASSEMBLYDurkin appoints Leadership Team for 101st General Assembly. On Wednesday, Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin announced the appointment of his Leadership team for the 101st General Assembly. Congratulations to this dynamic…