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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
McLaughlin Aiding Constituents with I-Cash Program

Representative McLaughlin’s Office has been mailing out letters to some residents in the 52nd District regarding unclaimed cash or assets that are being held for them by the Illinois Treasurer’s…


Monday, June 26, 2023
McLaughlin Calls for Special Session to Address Invest in Kids Act

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District released the following statement after filing House Bill 4105 that aims to make the bipartisan Invest in Kids…


Thursday, June 22, 2023
Gas Tax Update

End of grocery tax suspension, changes to school holidays among measures taking effect at start of JulyLast year, on July 1, Illinois’ 1% grocery tax was suspended, aimed at providing…


Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Dairy Month

This month we celebrate all things dairy in Illinois, like milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and more! What’s your favorite dairy-based treat? #DairyMonth


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Happy Flag Day!

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…


Tuesday, June 13, 2023
McLaughlin Reflects on the End of the Legislative Session

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District released the following statement after closing out the Spring Legislative Session last month. Rep. McLaughlin said, “I…


Monday, June 12, 2023
Traffic Update in Barrington: Main Street closing at rail crossing June 12, 2023

Traffic Update in Barrington: Main Street closing at rail crossing June 12, 2023 The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs by the Union Pacific Railroad to a crossing on…


Thursday, June 8, 2023
Illinois Free Fishing Days

Mark your calendars for Illinois Free Fishing Days taking place June 16-19 this year. Illinois anglers can fish without a license during this time, coinciding with the Father’s Day weekend. It’s a great…


Wednesday, June 7, 2023
McLaughlin Urges Real Ethics Reform

Another day, another corruption trial, and still Illinois Democrats refuse to enact the sweeping ethics reforms our state desperately needs.  https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/6/4/23742898/businessman-bribery-scheme-luis-arroyo-james-weiss-trial-federal


Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Rep. McLaughlin Votes No on Out-of-Touch and Fiscally Irresponsible FY24 Budget

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) says, “Why is everything costing so much more these days? The simple answer is the Government, both Federal and State, is spending…