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Monday, November 20, 2023
Community Event in Island Lake

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…


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Springfield: Great to see Fr. Jack – Lets Continue the Invest in Kids Program

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…


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Questions surround millions in Migrant Funding

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…


Thursday, November 2, 2023
Money Match Program

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/


Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Family Literacy Day

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


Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Alert: Major Cook County Tax Hike Heading Your Way!

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!


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
McLaughlin Speaks in Support of the Invest In Kids Scholarship

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
McLaughlin Calls out Democrats’ Silence on the House Floor

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…


Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Illinois House Reconvenes in Springfield for Veto Session

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…


Friday, October 20, 2023
National Mammography Day

According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection includes doing monthly…