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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Rep. Martin McLaughlin’s Thanksgiving Food Drive – Food Pantry Most Wanted Items!

With the Holidays fast approaching, I believe this is a wonderful time to come together as a community to support our local food pantries. I will be collecting non-perishable food…


Monday, October 21, 2024
We Honor Illinois State Trooper Corey S. Thompsen

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and fellow Troopers of Illinois State Police Trooper Corey Thompsen. Please remember Scott’s Law while driving on our interstate and roadways….


Friday, October 18, 2024
Rep. Martin McLaughlin’s Thanksgiving Food Drive!

With the Holidays fast approaching, I believe this is a wonderful time to come together as a community to support our local food pantries. I will be collecting non-perishable food…


Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Discounts at the Field Museum

The Field Museum is launching extended hours for four upcoming Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with deeply discounted All Access Pass tickets: $20 for Chicago and $25 for…


Friday, October 4, 2024
National Manufacturing Day!

On National Manufacturing Day, we celebrate the skill, teamwork, and ingenuity that drives our manufacturing industry. From innovative breakthroughs to everyday essentials, manufacturing keeps our world moving. Let’s all share…


Thursday, October 3, 2024
Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to stand united against all forms of domestic violence. Let’s come together to break the silence, support survivors, and advocate for change. If…


Wednesday, October 2, 2024
BACOG Private Well Water Testing Event

Today is the day to drop off your water sample at the BACOG Private Well Water Testing Event at the Barrington Area Library until 6:30 p.m. Representative McLaughlin stopped by…


Friday, September 27, 2024
Rep. McLaughlin Asks Democrats Why They Continue to Deny Fiscal Realities

BARRINGTON HILLS… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) issued the following statement following testimony from former governor Pat Quinn on his income tax hike proposal. Representative McLaughlin said, “Here we go…


Thursday, September 26, 2024
Fall Trout Season

The 2024 Illinois fall trout season will open Saturday, Oct. 19 at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. https://foxillinois.com/newsletter-daily/illinois-fall-trout-season-opens-oct-19-in-locations-statewide


Tuesday, September 24, 2024
It is time for a new policy approach in Springfield!

The policies implemented under the “progressive” banner have driven families and businesses out of the state, left children struggling in failing schools, and fueled an alarming rise in crime.  https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/09/progressivism-costing-chicago-and.html