If you could build a better Illinois, what would it look like?It’s time to Reimagine Illinois The Illinois House Republican caucus today launched a new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois….

Last year, Illinois House Democrats supported a fantasy budget that relied upon the passage of the graduated tax and a “fingers crossed” hope for a federal bailout. Instead of living within our means,…

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) released the following statement on the signing of House Bill 3653 into law:  “The Governor’s support of House Bill 3653 is an…

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) issued the following statement on the announcement of Mike Madigan’s resignation: “Today’s news of Rep. Madigan’s retirement comes as no surprise to me…

I’m disheartened by what I heard in Governor Pritzker’s budget address this afternoon. His proposal places a bigger burden on Illinois job creators and violates an agreement he made with our caucus…

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin joined Deputy Leader Tom Demmer this morning to discuss Governor Pritzker’s upcoming budget address.

We must move on from the ways of the past to give Illinoisans the honest, transparent state government they deserve. The process has to change and it starts with the…

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin joined Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie, Senator Jason Barickman, and Representative Mark Batinick on Wednesday to unveil the Voter Empowerment Project.

Law enforcement officials and public safety agencies across Illinois believe HB3653 as written, will threaten the safety of Illinois families. This flawed bill will make it more difficult for law enforcement to…

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) released the following statement on the latest updates of the Speaker’s election: “With 36 hours left before the swearing-in of a new…