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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Standard and Poor’s Pension Spotlight on Illinois is Bad News For Taxpayers

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District released the following statement after reviewing the recent pension analysis put out by Standard and Poor’s this week. Rep. McLaughlin…


Monday, July 10, 2023
McLaughlin Supports Local Infrastructure

The Illinois Department of Transportation unveiled a plan on Friday for spending nearly $41 billion in federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade…


Friday, July 7, 2023
Thank you, Sergeant Miller!

Congratulations to my friend Sergeant Mike Miller of the Fox River Grove Police Department upon his retirement. I’m so glad he safely fulfilled his dream of being a police officer,…


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…