Both chambers of the Illinois legislature have now approved legislation filed by State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) that will create stringent rules for ethylene oxide use and emissions, and shut down failing facilities. “This bill strengthens the Illinois EPA seal order that sealed Sterigenics’ ethylene oxide chambers, and it creates the strongest ethylene oxide sterilization regulations in the nation..

State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) released the following statement after the Illinois House passed SB1852: “I’d like to commend Leader Durkin on his efforts in passing this important legislation that we have put so much work into. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass it in the Senate and get it to the Governor for his signature...

Illinois park Districts would have new flexibility in how they handle land leases under legislation sponsored by State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) that passed the Illinois Senate on May 21. “This is a common sense change in law that our park districts have asked for, to help them generate revenue on leased properties...

Every public university in the state of Illinois may soon be required report how much students are actually paying in tuition to attend, due to legislation sponsored by State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) and passed by the Illinois Senate on May 16. “We know that the rising cost of tuition is a major issue for our students, but we need to see accurate data to truly understand the situation...

Illinois police officers could soon be able to save valuable time apprehending suspects by getting arrest warrants issued electronically, due to legislation sponsored by State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove). “As a former prosecutor I understand how critical time is during a criminal investigation...

Update on what is happening in Springfield...

The Illinois Senate approved legislation to create increased regulatory oversight on coal ash disposal sites to help prevent environmental issues from the operation and closures of the sites. The bill was co-sponsored by State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove). “This legislation will allow the state to have a say over where and how coal ash disposal sites are operated, as well as when owners look to close them and leave behind waste...

Several high school students from the 41st Senate District got to see what it’s like to try to propose and pass laws at the Illinois State Capitol April 30, as part of State Sen. John Curran’s (R-Downers Grove) Youth Advisory Council. “This is program is designed to engage young people in the process of government, and open their eyes to future careers in public service...

On May 4th, State Senator John Curran (R-Downers Grove) and Representative Jim Durkin will be hosting a Recycling Fair in Burr Ridge. The goal is to help residents dispose of items that shouldn’t be going to landfills, including certain electronics and prescription drugs...

Senator Curran passes legislation dealing with the Sterigenics crisis, plus another bill to protect employees from wage theft. A number of other measures also passed...

The Illinois Attorney General’s office may soon have a dedicated team of lawyers working to combat wage theft and other unsafe conditions for employees, after the Illinois Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senator John Curran (R-Downers Grove) on April 11. “This legislation protects both workers and businesses by helping to stop unlawful practices that hurt law-abiding businesses...

The Illinois Senate has unanimously passed legislation championed by State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) that would protect Illinois residents, like those Willowbrook residents impacted by Sterigenics, from the hidden dangers of ethylene oxide. Curran has led the fight against Sterigenics since it was first discovered they were emitting dangerous levels of ethylene oxide into the community. The measures he introduced, and which passed in the Senate, fulfill the pledge he made to residents that the legislature would take action to protect the public’s health, which remains his number one priority...

The Illinois Senate has taken another major step in combatting the opioid overdose epidemic by passing legislation from State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) to treat the deadly drug Fentanyl as seriously as heroin. “Fentanyl has clearly become the number one threat in the ongoing opioid crisis...

The Illinois Senate has passed legislation sponsored by State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) to clamp down on the financial exploitation of senior citizens. “Seniors and the disabled are among are most vulnerable and highest targeted crime victims...

Despite the fact that Fentanyl is now considered to be the biggest cause of opioid overdose deaths, current Illinois criminal law treats is as a lesser threat. That could all change due to legislation sponsored by State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) that would put the drug of the same level as heroin...

The Illinois Senate has passed an important protection plan for victims of sexual harassment in union workplaces. The legislation was sponsored by State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove)...

Legislation designed to address the ethylene oxide crisis is one step closer to becoming law, as the Senate Environment Committee has advanced a bill sponsored by State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove). “This is an important step as we move forward in addressing the ethylene oxide crisis and preventing similar tragedies in the future...

Illinois’ new Governor outlined his spending plan for the coming year, and a controversial minimum-wage measure has been signed into law. Also in recent days...

“Governor Pritzker has an opportunity to move our state’s budget process in a new and better direction, where all sides are at the table putting a together a balanced, reasonable approach to spending that avoids the mistakes of the past. I do not think the proposal he laid out today does that...

State Senators John Curran and Melinda Bush, joined by Willowbrook residents, unveiled a package of legislation on Tuesday that seeks to address the public health crisis caused by Sterigenics and their release of ethylene oxide into surrounding communities. Curran’s announcement comes after the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (ILEPA) issued a seal order against Sterigenics last week, which forced them to cease operations...

To combat the bureaucratic and politically-driven redistricting process in Illinois, State Sen. John F. Curran (R-Downers Grove) has joined his colleagues from both sides of the aisle in advocating for a fair maps amendment to be added to the ballot for the next statewide election.

Voice your support for getting a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot to give you the chance to vote on a new system to draw our legislative maps.

Following the release of the most recent report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on air testing around the Willowbrook facility, Sterigenics, State Sen. John F. Curran (R-Downers Grove) released the following statement.

With nearly 20 years as a trial attorney for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and a long-term commitment to a fair and impartial criminal justice system, State Sen. John F. Curran has been selected to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Pretrial Practices.

Continuing his dedicated service to the 41st Senate District, State Sen. John F. Curran (R-Downers Grove) was sworn in to his first term as an elected senator on Inauguration Day, Jan. 9 in the Capitol.