Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont)
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Recent News About Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont)
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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.
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John Curran opposes $6 billion tax increase proposed by Democrats
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has voiced strong opposition to the latest proposal from Democrats, which seeks to introduce a $6 billion increase in taxes.
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Senator Curran announces recycling event in Lemont on May 3
State Senator John Curran and State Representative Nicole La Ha will host a community recycling event in Lemont to assist residents in clearing out unwanted clutter.
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Illinois senators push for affordable childcare through new legislative package
Illinois senators have introduced a legislative package aimed at making childcare more affordable for families and businesses throughout the state.
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Curran on budget: 'This final product does not reflect the entire state of Illinois'
In a May 24 Facebook post, Sen. John Curran thanked students for coming to the capitol to advocate for the Invest in Kids program.
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Curran: 'Tax incentives that passed as part of the Blue Collar Jobs Act in 2019 are now available'
In a May 17 Facebook post, state Sen. Sen. John F. Curran (R-Downers Grove) reminded qualifying businesses that the tax incentives in the Blue Collar Jobs Act of 2019 are now available.
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Curran, GOP senators reject proposal to make Illinois income tax progressive: 'The people have spoken'
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) has introduced a resolution aimed at rejecting any "progressive income tax measure" introduced in the 103rd General Assembly.
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Curran: 'As lawmakers, we must do everything we can to ensure the safety of school children'
Sen. John Curran, a Republican representing Downers Grove, revealed that Illinois has started a new program to add a layer of prevention against growing violence in schools.
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Curran: 'Provisions of the SAFE-T Act that actually threaten public safety will take effect on January 1'
Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) this week continued to speak out against the SAFE-T Act, an omnibus 'criminal justice reform' bill Democrats in Springfield passed last January.
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Curran: 'Small businesses really are the engine that drives Illinois'
Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) is urging constituents to do their part to support small businesses.