Illinois Senate Subbing DuPage County Board Member John Curran for Radogno

DUPAGE COUNTY, IL — DuPage County board member and Republican John Curran has been named to the Illinois Senate in place of former Sen. Christine Radogno's vacant seat.

Curran will serve as State Senator for the 41st District, according to a news release from DuPage County GOP. Radogno resigned in June after serving in the office since 1997.

“John Curran will be an excellent State Senator for the 41st District,” DuPage County GOP Chairman Brian Krajewski said. “As the vice chairman of the DuPage County Board, John is a strong advocate for fiscal restraint and good government reforms, has deep roots in the community, and knows the pressing issues that southwest suburban residents face.”

The Senate Republican Caucus welcomes new 41st District State Senator John Curran! #twill pic.twitter.com/Lf5aDIzpUh
— ILSenateGOP (@ILSenateGOP) July 25, 2017

Committee members reportedly interviewed about a dozen candidates and agreed that Curran was the most qualified to complete the remainder of Christine Radogno’s term. Curran has formally served DuPage County's 3rd District since 2008. He has since pushed for transportation infrastructure development and cost-saving reforms for public employees, according to the release.

He is also a Cook County assistant state’s attorney, focusing on employment and labor litigation, and has municipal experience as a former trustee for the Village of Woodridge. Curran is currently a Downers Grove resident.

DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin praised the appointment and thanked Curran for his service to the county.

“Curran has been a strong leader and advocate for DuPage County," Cronin said, in a news release from the DuPage County Board. "Whether it’s negotiating collective bargaining contracts for county employees, or working with representatives to find solutions to legislative issues as the chairman of the county board’s legislative committee, Curran has worked to find ways to save taxpayers money."

The 41st district he is representing comprises Lemont, Indian Head Park, La Grange, Western Springs, Homer Glen, Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Willowbrook, Woodridge, Naperville and Bolingbrook.

The Selection Committee for his appointment included DuPage County GOP Chairman Brian Krajewski, Chairwoman Havel, Lyons Township GOP Committeewoman Christine Cook and Lemont Township GOP Committeeman Howie Ludwig. Also present were Downers Grove Township GOP Chairman Bob Grogan, Lisle Township GOP Chairman Jay Fisher, and Homer Township GOP Chairman Brian Burian.

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