Illinois Representative Jim Durkin (r-82nd)
Recent News About Illinois Representative Jim Durkin (r-82nd)
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From South Cook News
Coffee & Conversation session with Mayor Joe Marchese, Sen. John Curran, Rep. Jim Durkin set for July 10
A Coffee & Conversation session with Darien Mayor Joe Marchese and two members of the state legislature is scheduled at Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10.
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP chairman: 'fair tax' punishes taxpayers
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider said a constitutional amendment to establish a graduated income tax system in the state unfairly punishes taxpayers.
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Durkin gave compromise school funding bill a 'resounding yes'
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) argued before passage of the state's education funding reform bill on Aug. 28 that it was what Illinois and its schoolchildren needed to move forward.
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Durkin says House mocked education needs with sham vote
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) slammed Democratic House leadership for a meaningless exercise on Wednesday while schools throughout the state continue to wait for funding.
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Tougher gun violence punishment measure passes House, goes to Rauner
Second-time violent gun offenders would face stricter sentencing under a bill that passed the House on Monday after undergoing heated partisan debate.
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Durkin demands Democratic help ending budget crisis
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is urging Democrats in Springfield to work with his party to formulate reforms to get Illinois back on track.