Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin resigns Tuesday night, and on his last day in office he said his party is in need of a rebranding.
Top Illinois House Republican Jim Durkin said his party is in need of a rebranding as he finished his last day of work in the state capitol.House Republican leader Jim Durkin wrapped up his last day as a lawmaker Tuesday after 22 years representing parts of the western suburbs.
Durkin leaves after a tough November election, in which his party lost seats in the House. Some Republicans have blamed it on Durkin's leadership, while he believes there were other factors at work beyond his control.
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