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DuPage Policy Journal
April 21, 2018
John Curran (R-Downers Grove) proved he could stand with the best of them. Before officially passing his first piece of legislation, SB2606, which provides state ... Curran answered yes above the General Assembly's laughter. In Curran's defense, Sen. Terry Link (D-Vernon Hills) said a legal counsel memoÃâà...
Valdosta Daily Times
April 20, 2018
John Curran (“Down Rusty Down,” 1997) and writers Andrew Logan and Taylor Allen create riveting drama around the political dynasty that is the Kennedys. .... In 1953, dictator Joseph Stalin (Adrian McLoughlin), general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party the Soviet Union, dies.
Boston Herald
April 19, 2018
This weekend my lovely bride Buttercup and I finally saw the new “Chappaquiddick” movie. When it was over, my wife — who's not a politico and only knew the general outlines of the story — was literally shaking with anger. “I can't believe he could just leave her like that,” she said as the credits rolled.
Vox
April 9, 2018
Chappaquiddick, directed by John Curran, stars Jason Clarke as Sen. .... does this by tracking Kennedy's reputation and early image while working with Roy Cohn and Joe McCarthy, then as his brother's attorney general, and later in his capacity as a vocal promoter of civil rights and progressive ideals.
Variety
April 8, 2018
“Black Panther” has had a stellar run, breaking numerous records for both Marvel and the box office in general, and has amassed $1.29 billion ... Directed by John Curran, the Entertainment Studios film tells the story behind the infamous car accident that killed Mary Jo Kopechne, played by Kate Mara.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
March 29, 2018
When director John Curran (Tracks and The Painted Veil) first received the script for his new film Chappaquiddick, which opens nationwide April 6, it was .... president of the United States, assassinated in 1963; and Robert, JFK's attorney general, assassinated in 1968 as he campaigned for the presidency.
Film Journal
March 28, 2018
It just had to be a jest of God that the weekend Neil Armstrong made his “giant leap for mankind” and carried John F. Kennedy's legacy all the way to the Moon was the same weekend a tragic misstep killed the dream of another Kennedy White House. That tragedy was, in a word, Chappaquiddick—an isleÃâà...
DuPage Policy Journal
March 16, 2018
Representative David Olsen wished Jim Kiser the best on behalf of the 81st District General Assembly. Representative Olsen, Representative Durkin and Senator John Curran will present a resolution at the Citizen of the Year Dinner/Dance. Alderman Marchese commended the Municipal Services team forÃâà...
Suburban Life Publications
March 16, 2018
The top two vote-getters in each of the March 20 primaries will square off for two seats in the November general election. ... resident Greg Hart, who was appointed to the County Board in 2017 to fill the unexpired term of former board member John Curran when he was appointed to the Illinois Senate.
Boston 25 News
March 16, 2018
Veteran filmmaker John Curran says many of the scene setters were shot on the Vineyard. ... "Ted Kennedy, I always thought, got a pass from Hollywood and the general media from the Kennedy family name and its power and resonance through the decades but what he did, he is responsible for the deathÃâà...
Suburban Life Publications
March 5, 2018
State Sen. John Curran, R-Downers Grove, also voted in support of the bill, according to another news release about the bill. ... I am supporting several commonsense public safety measures that have been filed in the General Assembly, and all members of the Senate and House need to work together in aÃâà...
Law.com
March 5, 2018
The firm is also part of a government-appointed monitorship team for General Motors, after GM's ignition-switch failure, and for shipping company Hoegh .... We now have seven other wonderful partners—Cathy Sloane, Brian Mogck, Jeff Udell, John Curran, Milt Williams, Sean Casey, and GeorgiaÃâà...
Lowell Sun
March 4, 2018
Town Manager John Curran argued that there are no issues with the pole-relocation plans, and abutters have reviewed them. He stressed that ... Salmon said the union's executive board then accepted the recommendation and supplied the endorsement -- still without a vote from the general membership.
Chicago Tribune
March 1, 2018
John Curran, R-Downers Grove, voted for HB 772, the Lethal Violence Order of Protection Act. (Posted by tbryers, Community Contributor) ... "I am supporting several commonsense public safety measures that have been filed in the General Assembly, and all members of the Senate and House need toÃâà...
Chicago Tonight | WTTW
January 22, 2018
A number of issues await the General Assembly for the spring legislative session, which was scheduled to begin Tuesday. But this week's ... John Curran (R-Downers Grove). “I'm open but ... in,” she added. The General Assembly will also consider budget and property tax issues among others this session.
Chicago Tribune
December 6, 2017
Hart was appointed in September to complete the term of John Curran, who became a state senator. He is a manager at Deloitte Consulting in Chicago. Abbott is a former assistant attorney general, who since 1997 has had his own law firm in Downers Grove, specializing in civil law. Broline, who doesÃâà...
Chicago Daily Herald
November 27, 2017
A crowd of Democrats lined up Monday in hopes of succeeding longtime Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan as petition filing opened for the March 20 primary election. ... By the end of the day, the Democratic field for Illinois attorney general included state Rep. Scott Drury ... John Curran, Downers Grove.
Chicago Daily Herald
July 31, 2017
John Curran has declined the opportunity to receive a third as an Illinois lawmaker. Curran, who was appointed to fill the seat formerly held by ... In addition to changing jobs, Curran chose not to enroll in the pension fund covering the Illinois General Assembly. "I have turned it down," he said. Curran said heÃâà...
YourObserver.com
December 31, 1999
When he arrives back at the party, he enlists his cousin, Joe Gargan (Ed helms), and Massachusetts Attorney General, Paul Markham (Jim Gaffigan), to help ... Directed by John Curran ("We Don't Live Here Anymore") and written by Taylor Allen and Andrew Logan, "Chappaquiddick" deals mainly with theÃâà...
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