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Monday, August 25, 2025
Statement in Response to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Press Conference on Federal Troop Deployment

I recently returned from Washington, D.C., where I witnessed firsthand the results of decisive action on public safety. During the deployment of federal troops in our nation’s capital, crime dropped…


Monday, August 25, 2025
Property Tax Appeal Resources for Lake County

LAKE COUNTY – Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington) is hosting a series of Property Tax appeals events this August. Rep. McLaughlin put together the resources below for residents looking to file…


Tuesday, August 19, 2025
McHenry County Property Tax Resources

McHenry County – Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington) is hosting a series of Property Tax appeals events this August. Rep. McLaughlin put together the resources below for residents looking to file…


Friday, August 1, 2025
Cook County Property Tax Resources

COOK COUNTY – Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington) is hosting a series of Property Tax appeals events this August. Rep. McLaughlin put together the resources below for residents looking to file…


Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Rep. Martin McLaughlin Hosting “Don’t Overpay!” Property Tax Appeal Event in August

BARRINGTON, IL – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington) will host a free “Don’t Overpay!” Property Tax Appeal event on Friday, August 1st, at the Barrington Area Library. This event is…


Monday, June 30, 2025
Rep. McLaughlin: Pritzker’s New Tax Hikes Are a Direct Hit on Illinois Families and Job Creators

BARRINGTON HILLS – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) slammed the latest round of tax increases set to take effect July 1st after Governor JB Pritzker signed off on Democrats’…


Friday, June 27, 2025
McLaughlin Intern of the Month

The competition was fast and furious today during the summer’s first Intern Jeopardy contest. The interns matched wits on Illinois history, the legislative process and the 52nd District. Jack emerged…


Friday, June 27, 2025
Wauconda High School’s Economics Class

WAUCONDA – I had a great visit with Wauconda High School’s economics class today. We talked Friedman, Sowell, Smith, Keynes, and Marx. We watched Milton Friedman’s pencil speech and we…


Friday, June 27, 2025
McLaughlin Interns Visit North Barrington Village

Our summer interns have already been very busy this month speaking to our district’s many village boards, school, park district and library boards about the constituent services that our office…


Sunday, June 15, 2025
Happy Father’s Day!

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the dads who have shaped our lives with love, guidance, and strength. Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there!