Senator John Curran

@senjohnfcurran leading a press conference today calling on Governor Pritzker to opt #Illinois into the Federal Scholarship Program.

I am saddened to hear of the passing of the civil rights, faith, and Illinois leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Rev. Jesse Jackson dedicated his life to fighting for justice and civil rights. I am praying for his family and all who knew him during this time of loss.

Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced a package of legislation aimed at strengthening protections for victims of domestic violence and holding repeat offenders accountable. The proposal comes as domestic violence-related deaths continue to rise across the state.

This legislative package is just one step towards lowering the domestic violence death rate, empowering and protecting victims and, hopefully, helping to end the cycle of domestic violence that has hurt - and taken - far too many lives.

Thank you @LTHS_D204 for sending some of your brightest minds to our Youth Advisory Council this fall. I was impressed with the students’ unique proposals and thoughtful questions. Email kjohnson@sgop.ilga.gov to learn more about this young leadership event.

I extend my sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. His legacy of common sense, bipartisan leadership will continue on through his many accomplishments here in Illinois.

My statement with @DonHarmonIL condemning violence and calling for peaceful debate:

The @ILSenateGOP is praying for @charliekirk11 and his family as we wait for more on this heinous shooting. This ignorant intolerance of free speech and opposing viewpoints has no place in an open, just, and free society.

Thank you to the @ILREALTOR for hosting a ‘Let’s Talk Real Estate’ meeting with some of our local housing business leaders. I look forward to collaborating with them on policies to make Illinois a more affordable place to live, work and raise a family.

John Curran: Illinois Democrats’ delivery tax is a short-term cash grab paid by those who can least afford it trib.al/Loci918

Daily Herald opinion: The legislative shell game: GOP lawsuit draws attention to a practice that threatens faith in government dailyherald.com/20250621/edito…

I appreciated the chance to talk with @joewalkerWSJ about Illinois for his thoughtful, informative piece on the growing budgetary crisis non-citizen health care is place on states like ours in the @WSJ. Worth the read.

The people of Illinois deserve better.

My condolences are with the loved ones of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and I am praying for a quick and full recovery for Senator Hoffman and his wife as well as the law enforcement personnel working to apprehend the perpetrator.

Thank you to all the family, friends and concerned citizens who have checked in on my Illinois Senate Republican Caucus colleagues and I in regards to the assassinations in Minnesota. I am in communication with Gov. Pritzker and ISP to ensure the safety of our elected officials.

Illinois lawmakers pass budget with tax hikes on tobacco, gambling — but adjourn without transit, Bears stadium @petrellareports @JeremyGorner @oliviaolander @addisonwreports chicagotribune.com/2025/06/01/dem…

The people of Illinois deserve better.

It is with great sadness that I have learned of his Holiness Pope Francis’ passing. I'm grateful for his homily of compassion, humility, and service. The faith and leadership he displayed as a disciple of Christ was a remarkable example for all of us.

As a proud first generation Irish American, St. Patrick’s Day has always been a time of celebration and joy in my community. So, whether you’re Irish every day or just today… May the luck of the Irish enfold you, and the blessings of St. Patrick behold you! ☘️ 🇮🇪 💚

I am proud to welcome Senator Darby Hills to the @ILSenateGOP! I look forward to working alongside her as she advocates for pro-growth policies to lift up Illinois families and businesses. Welcome Sen. Hills!