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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Registration Open – McLaughlin’s Mobile DMV

BARRINGTON HILLS – Need to renew your driver’s license, get a REAL I.D., or update your registration? The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile DMV is coming to Barrington Hills, hosted…


Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Rep. McLaughlin to Host Free Prescription Drug Drop-Off and Document Shred Event

Lake Barrington, IL – State Representative Martin McLaughlin is inviting local residents to take part in his annual Prescription Drug Drop-Off and Document Shred Event on Saturday, September 13, 2025,…


Monday, August 25, 2025
Statement in Response to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Press Conference on Federal Troop Deployment

I recently returned from Washington, D.C., where I witnessed firsthand the results of decisive action on public safety. During the deployment of federal troops in our nation’s capital, crime dropped…


Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Rep. Martin McLaughlin Hosting “Don’t Overpay!” Property Tax Appeal Event in August

BARRINGTON, IL – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington) will host a free “Don’t Overpay!” Property Tax Appeal event on Friday, August 1st, at the Barrington Area Library. This event is…


Monday, June 30, 2025
Rep. McLaughlin: Pritzker’s New Tax Hikes Are a Direct Hit on Illinois Families and Job Creators

BARRINGTON HILLS – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) slammed the latest round of tax increases set to take effect July 1st after Governor JB Pritzker signed off on Democrats’…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
McLaughlin Responds After Attending Congressional Hearing in Washington D.C.

After attending a hearing today in Washington, D.C., Illinois StateRepresentative Martin McLaughlin (R-52nd) issued the following statement: “It’s simple: the Democrats want to take more of your money and give…


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,…