We need to reduce tax burdens on families and businesses to compete with our fellow states and make Illinois a destination for growth. https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/report-illinois-continues-to-have-nearly-the-worst-economy/article_72c2902c-f686-11ee-9e5f-5bf73700118c.html

House Bill 5345 – a Bill to Remove the Tip Incentive Pay Structure was passed by Illinois House Democrats this week. I took to the floor to discuss the harmful…

Museums across Chicago are offering free admission days to Illinois residents this month.  https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-residents-can-visit-these-8-museums-for-free-in-april/3398233/ Looking for something to do this April in Chicago? Museums across Chicago are offering free admission…

Thank you to our Illinois State Police for 102 years of “Integrity, Service, Pride” – Our dedicated state troopers work every day to keep Illinois communities safe and ensure the…

Major General Rich Neely, the Commander of the Illinois National Guard, will officially retire after 40 years of service this May. Thank you for your service to our nation and…

McLaughlin, House Republicans Address Illinois’ Stagnant Economy and High Taxes.

International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the cultural, economic, and political accomplishments and contributions of women. Thank you to the trailblazing women who worked to achieve gender equality…

Democracy depends on the public’s trust of its leaders. When that trust is shattered it could take years, if ever, to put the pieces back together. This episode of Capitol…

The tradition of playing the National Anthem before sporting events comes from the World War I era and began right here in Illinois. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/02/the-story-of-our-national-anthem.html

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after the Governor’s State of the State address. Rep. McLaughlin said, “Today, as the Governor presented his flowery forecast of…