This week’s 52nd District Business Spotlight turns to Chi-Town Dogs, an Island Lake favorite for the past 11 years. Owners Jen & Chris Carlsen have donated thousands of hotdogs to…

We had a great time this week visiting with the Seniors in Island Lake. Hats off to Richard McLaughlin – Mayor, Village of Island Lake Staff & Trustees, including Public…

Today, we had an old friend, Father Jack, open the House with a prayer which was well received.  Fr. Jack has been with the Misericordia Home for children and adults…

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, a former suburban mayor, applauded the people of Joliet for taking a stand. “I believe the state has a problem,” McLaughlin told The Center…

More than 70,000 people in Illinois are slated to automatically receive checks for as much as $5,000 in unclaimed property. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-unclaimed-property-checks-cash-state-treasurer-enhanced-money-match-program/3264303/

When families read together, it instills a lifelong love of books and reading in our children.

Happy Halloween! Want to see something truly scary this Spooky Season? Check out this article below about another massive property tax hike headed your way!

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after completing the first day of Veto Session in Springfield. Rep. McLaughlin said, “We took to the House floor today…

The Illinois House is back in session this afternoon for the first day of the fall veto session. Here’s a look at some of the issues that may come up…