House Republicans are proud to announce the unanimous
election today of State Rep. Jim Durkin
(R-82nd District) as the new Leader of the House Republican Caucus.
Durkin served in the House from 1995-2003, and rejoined the chamber in 2006. Prior to his service in the General Assembly, Durkin was an Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County, and an Assistant Attorney General. He served as the Republican spokesman on the special House committee which investigated and ultimately impeached former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Durkin is currently an Assistant Republican Leader in the House, and serves on five House committees: Accountability and Administrative Review, Financial Institutions, Housing, Judiciary and Transportation Regulation—Roads and Bridges.
Durkin, 52, and his wife Celeste live in Western Springs. He
is a graduate of Illinois State University and John Marshall Law School.