Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont)
Recent News About Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont)
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Senate GOP leaders urge Democrats not to raise taxes during veto session
Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran and Deputy Leader Sue Rezin have urged Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Democratic Majority to avoid raising taxes during the upcoming veto session.
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Curran urges governor to cut spending and lower taxes in response to executive order
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) has responded to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Executive Order 2025-05 concerning the Illinois State Budget.
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Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran issues statement on death of former Governor Jim Edgar
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has issued a statement following the death of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. “I extend my sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.
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Senator Curran and Rep. La Ha announce annual children’s safety expo in Darien
Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran and State Representative Nicole La Ha are inviting families to attend the annual Children’s Safety Expo in Darien.
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Curran criticizes Pritzker for signing SB 328, cites concerns for Illinois economy
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran expressed concern following Governor J.B. Pritzker's decision to sign Senate Bill 328 into law.
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Curran and La Ha organize senior resource fair in Lemont
State Senator John Curran and State Representative Nicole La Ha will co-host a Senior Fair on August 20, 2025, at the CORE Fitness Center in Lemont.
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Senator Curran and Rep. LaHa organize community recycling event in Darien
State Senator John Curran and State Representative Nicole LaHa will host a free recycling event in Darien on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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Senator John Curran criticizes new statewide delivery tax in op-ed
Illinois State Senator John Curran has voiced opposition to a new delivery tax passed by Illinois Senate Democrats.
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Senator Curran supports legislation reforming pharmacy benefit managers
Legislation aimed at reforming pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Illinois has been signed into law.
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Illinois Senate Republican Leader supports HB1697 to reduce prescription drug costs
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has expressed support for the recent signing of House Bill 1697.
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Senator Curran organizes recycling fair in Naperville
State Senator John Curran is organizing a community recycling event in Naperville on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
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District 41 prepares for Independence Day celebrations
Burr Ridge will host its Independence Day celebration on July 3, 2025, at Walker Park.
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Illinois Republicans file lawsuit urging veto of controversial Senate Bill 328
Today, Illinois Republicans have urged Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, arguing that the legislation would benefit trial lawyers at the cost of jobs and economic growth.
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Illinois Senate Republican leader criticizes FY26 budget
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has voiced criticism following Governor Pritzker's signing of the fiscal year 2026 budget.
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Fishing derby set for June in Orland Park
State Senator John Curran and State Representative Nicole La Ha are organizing their annual Fishing Derby in Orland Park.
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Illinois Democrats pass significant tax hikes amid controversy
In the closing hours of the spring legislative session, Illinois Democrats, led by Governor J.B. Pritzker, enacted a series of tax increases totaling over a billion dollars.
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Republicans oppose HB 3438 on suburban mass transit control
Illinois Senate Republicans are voicing strong opposition to House Bill 3438, which they describe as a Chicago takeover of suburban mass transit systems Metra and Pace.
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Illinois senators unveil 2025 Memorial Day Wall honoring fallen servicemembers
Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran led the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Illinois State Capitol on Thursday.
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Senator John Curran congratulates Cardinal Prevost on papal election
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran expressed his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost, who has been elected as the new pope.
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Senate Minority Leader John Curran pays tribute to Governor George Ryan
Senate Minority Leader John Curran has honored the contributions of former Governor George Ryan, who recently passed away.