State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Ill.)
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Remembering the west suburban state lawmakers who tried to ban Uber
Three years ago this week, State Reps. Michael Zalewski (D-Riverside) and Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) were plotting to override a veto of their bill that would have regulated Uber and Lyft out of existence in Illinois.
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Durkin opponent sees disillusion dragging down Illinois
Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub calls the recent rush appointment of a legislative inspector general (LIG) that followed a three-year vacancy a case of “damage control” to shield lIlinois lawmakers from the political fallout of recent sexual harassment allegations against a state senator.
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Records show City of Berwyn paid State Rep. Durkin's law firm nearly $200K in fees
For municipal bond advisory work, Jim Durkin, the lawyer, earned nearly $200,000 for his law firm, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, from just one client, the City of Berwyn, billing records obtained by West Cook News show.
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Sources: Western Springs’ Durkin looking to hire a new Chief of Staff
Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin is looking to replace his Chief of Staff with a former Bruce Rauner aide close to controversial state super-lobbyist Nancy Kimme, sources tell Prairie State Wire.
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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.
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Analysis: 20 private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 82nd House District
Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners 20 to one in the 82nd Illinois House district, according to a West Cook News analysis.
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GOP state legislators view term limits as big step toward better government
Many Illinois legislators are pushing for political reforms this election year, with the intention of restoring citizen control over the state government.