As “smash-and-grab” robberies continue to terrorize consumers and retailers, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) has filed legislation targeting the organized theft rings behind these headline-grabbing crimes. “Smash-and-grab retail…

This op-ed originally ran in Crain’s Chicago Business In May of this year, Democrats pushed through legislation that they will be touting as “ethics reform” through the next election. Unfortunately,…

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and Illinois State Senator John Curran (R-Downers Grove) were joined by suburban police chiefs from Cook County Monday morning to introduce new…

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin is hosting a Winter Clothing Drive to help families in need stay warm this winter. Donations of new or gently used winter coats, jackets,…

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin and Senator John Curran will be hosting their annual Senior Health Fair from 9am to noon on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at: CORE Fitness…

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) released the following statement on Governor Pritzker’s second signing of partisan maps: “Governor Pritzker’s signing of the legislative maps sends a clear…

Contrary to their campaign promises, the House Democrats passed a legislative map that lacks any transparency or public input.

Please join Representative Jim Durkin & Senator John Curran at their FREE community recycle event.Representatives from local organizations will accept a variety of items. Residential paper shredding will beoffered on…

I was proud to stand with the Tonn family this weekend to dedicate the 47th Street Bridge over Interstate 294 in memory of an amazing young man, Brooks Edwin Tonn. Brooks was born in…

Ruling would avoid lengthy trial, provide opportunity for bipartisan map Following the publication of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 census data last week, which confirmed Illinois Democrats’ map included district…