Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) introduced new legislation today that will enact new restrictions on ethylene oxide emissions and facilities that…

ENVIRONMENT Marron introduces Coal Ash Task Force resolution. Representative Mike Marron (R-Fithian) introduced legislation on Friday which would create a Coal Ash Task Force to bring together legislators, coal company representatives, environmental experts…

State Representative Jim Durkin met with the DuPage County Board this week when they visited Springfield to discuss issues impacting their communities. TAXES Tax Foundation finds Pritzker tax proposal would…

TAXES Gov. Pritzker proposes a $3.4 billion tax hike on Illinois families and businesses. On Thursday, March 7, Governor J.B. Pritzker finally unveiled his plan for a graduated income tax in…

TAXES  House Republicans File Resolution Opposing Gov. Pritzker’s Unfair Tax.  This week, Illinois House Republicans filed House Resolution 153, which states unified opposition to Governor Pritzker’s plan to tax small businesses and…

BUDGET  Gov. Pritzker’s Tax, Borrow & Spend Budget More of the Same Failed Democratic Playbook. Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered his first Budget and State of the State Address to a joint…

State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) today released the following statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address: “The Governor’s  budget today shows the true need for bipartisan solutions to fix Illinois’…

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.