DuPage County Board Member Chosen For Radogno's Vacant Senate Seat

LEMONT, IL — DuPage County board member and Republican John Curran has been named to the State Senate and will fill former state Senator Christine Radogno's vacant seat. According to a release from DuPage County GOP, Curran will serve as State Senator for the 41st District.

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 in a release. “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
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According to the release, committee members interviewed about a dozen candidates, and agreed that Curran is the most qualified person to serve the remainder of Christine Radogno’s term. Since 2008, Curran has served the 3rd District of the DuPage County Board. During his public service, he has pushed for transportation infrastructure development and cost-saving public employee reforms, according to the release.

In his professional career, he is a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney focusing on employment and labor litigation, according to a release. He also has municipal experience as a former trustee for the Village of Woodridge and is a current resident of Downers Grove.

DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin congratulated Curran on his new position and thanked him for his service to the county.

“Curran has been a strong leader and advocate for DuPage County," Cronin said in a 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."

Curran will serve the 41st district, which covers the communities of Lemont, Indian Head Park, La Grange, Western Springs, Homer Glen, Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Willowbrook, Woodridge, Naperville and Bolingbrook.

According to a release, the Selection Committee consisted of 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.

Photo via DuPage County GOP.