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Thursday, May 29, 2025
McLaughlin Slams Billion-Dollar Energy Giveaway as Budget Deadline Nears

With less than 60 hours remaining before the state budget deadline, State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R–Lake Barrington) is calling out Governor Pritzker and legislative Democrats for continuing to operate behind…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Rep. Martin McLaughlin Pushes for Recognition on Capitol Grounds of Illinois-Born Pope

State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) has introduced legislation to formally recognize the elevation of Pope Leo XIV, a native of Chicago, to the Papacy – an unprecedented event in…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Rep. McLaughlin, Republican Colleagues Draft “DOGE”-Style State Budget Proposal

State Representative Martin McLaughlin and several of his House Republican colleagues have given Governor Pritzker’s state budget proposal the “DOGE” treatment, reviewing the proposal line item by line item to…


Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Local School Libraries Secure State Grant Funding

In conjunction with the Secretary of State’s Office, Rep. McLaughlin is proud to announce the 2025 Fiscal Year School Library grants in the 52nd District. The grants, awarded each spring,…


Thursday, October 31, 2024
Rep. McLaughlin Calls for Urgent Ethics Reforms in Illinois State Government

BARRINGTON HILLS – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) issued the following statement after attending the ongoing corruption trial of former Speaker Mike Madigan. Rep. McLaughlin said, “On this spooky…


Friday, October 18, 2024
Rep. Martin McLaughlin’s Thanksgiving Food Drive!

With the Holidays fast approaching, I believe this is a wonderful time to come together as a community to support our local food pantries. I will be collecting non-perishable food…


Friday, September 6, 2024
Rep. McLaughlin’s Annual Prescription Drug Drop Off & Shred Event

Rep. McLaughlin’s annual Prescription Drug Drop Off & Shred Event is tomorrow, Saturday, September 7th, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. located at my district office: 28662 W. Northwest Hwy., Lake…


Monday, July 15, 2024
IDFPR: Licensees Alert

***ATTENTION LICENSEES*** A number of licenses are now in renewal! If you see your license type listed, you can renew your license now by logging into your account at https://lnkd.in/gtNpVt8g. Beat…


Monday, July 8, 2024
Big Day for Tower Lakes!

What an exciting day for Tower Lakes! After many years of planning, hard work and so many community members volunteering, today was the groundbreaking for their new municipal hall and…


Wednesday, May 15, 2024
McLaughlin Hosts Free Tele-Town Hall!

Tonight at 5:30, Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro and I are hosting a Free Tele-Town Hall! To join, simply pick up the phone at 5:30 when the call comes in or dial…