Illinois State Senator John F. Curran
Recent News About Illinois State Senator John F. Curran
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State Senator Curran announces December Traveling Office Hours
Staff from State Senator John Curran's office will hold Traveling Office Hours this December to assist residents with state services and address concerns.
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Art contest launched by Senator Curran for artists in his district
Artists in the 41st State Senate District are invited to participate in the inaugural "New Year, New Beginnings" Art Contest.
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Illinois leaders demand audit into child abuse allegations at Aunt Martha's
Senate Republican Leader John Curran and Senate Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy have called for an independent audit by the Illinois Auditor General.
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Senator Curran partners with police for drug drop-off event
Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran, in collaboration with the Woodridge Police Department, is organizing a community event aimed at safely disposing of unused prescription drugs.
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John Curran honored as champion by Illinois Manufacturers' Association
Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran, representing Downers Grove, has been recognized as a "Champion of Manufacturing" by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) in their 2024 Legislative Report Card.
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Cook County seminar addresses rising property tax concerns
This seminar aims to provide information and assistance to suburban Cook County homeowners facing significant increases in their property tax bills.
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Illinois Supreme Court dismisses appeal on Public Act 103-0586
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has expressed his views following the Illinois Supreme Court's decision to dismiss an appeal by the Democrats.
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Senator Curran hosts community recycling event in Naperville
State Senator John Curran is organizing a community recycling event in Naperville.
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Senior fair in Lemont offers resources for local community
Senator John Curran and State Representative Nicole La Ha are set to host a Senior Fair in Lemont, Illinois.
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Fishing derby hosted by Rep. La Ha and Sen. Curran in Orland Park
State Representative Nicole La Ha and Senator John Curran are set to host a Fishing Derby on Saturday, August 3, at Tampier Lake West in Orland Park.
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Illinois GOP leader criticizes FY 25 Budget for prioritizing non-citizens
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has voiced criticism over the recently passed FY 25 Budget, claiming it favors non-citizens at the expense of Illinois taxpayers.
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Curran: "The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus unanimously voted for HB 2189 to help cap the cost of insulin for high-risk diabetics. "
In an Aug. 8 Facebook post, Sen. John F. Curran announced that Illinois diabetics would see the cost of their insulin capped. Legislators took up the cause after other states have moved to cap the cost of insulin.
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Curran: SAFE-T Act 'has gross, unfunded mandates on our police departments'
State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) recently reposted a video from when the legislature was first considering the SAFE-T Act, in which he highlighted some constraints the bill will place on police departments and explains how he thinks communities will be less safe, especially when cash bail is eliminated on Jan. 1, 2023.
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Curran: 'We must do everything we can to ensure the safety of school children'
State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) said that Illinois has put into force a bill to create an additional shield of prevention against potential violence in schools.
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Curran calls for 'legislative fix' to SAFE-T Act: 'There's no magic to cash bail'
Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) and other Republican lawmakers have publicly spoken out against the bill known as the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act.
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Curran: 'Let's do our part to support these economy-boosting, job-creating, businesses!'
Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) recently took to Facebook to draw attention to National Small Business Week.
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Curran recalls liberation of Auschwitz in 1945, signing of the Paris Accord in 1973
State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) earlier this week recalled two different points of historical conflict, the Holocaust and end of the United States' involvement in Vietnam.
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Curran salutes Illinois law enforcement as ‘true heroes’
An Illinois state senator who is focused on passing job-creating reforms and legislation thanked law enforcement on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day earlier this month.
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'We honor and remember': Curran recalls Illinoisans killed in attack on Pearl Harbor
Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) earlier this week recalled the unprovoked Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 and what the Democrat then president had to say about the date.
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Curran chats with constituents over coffee
Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) spent some time this week talking with and listening to the concerns of his constituents at an event in Willowbrook.