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Friday, June 12, 2026
Rep. McLaughlin Unveils Simple Legislative Business Proposal to Keep Bears in Illinois

ILLINOIS – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) unveiled a straightforward business proposal designed to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois while protecting taxpayers through transparency, accountability, and long-term financial…


Wednesday, June 10, 2026
MEDIA COVERAGE: Rep. McLaughlin Calls Audible to Get Bears Deal Over the Goal Line in Illinois

ILLINOIS – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) made appearances in the Chicago Media Market to discuss his new proposal to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. FOX 32 CHICAGO:…


Tuesday, June 9, 2026
No Gimmicks, No Games, Just Business

Illinois – No Gimmicks, No Games, Just Business


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Pritzker’s 57 Tax and Feed Hikes Cost Taxpayers Millions

ILLINOIS – Governor Pritzker has slammed working families with $77 BILLION in higher taxes and fees — making it even harder to afford groceries, gas, housing, and everyday life in…


Wednesday, May 20, 2026
State Reps. Martin McLaughlin, Jennifer Sanalitro, Jason Bunting Defend Illinois Municipalities; Speak Out Against Pritzker’s BUILD Plan

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representatives Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington), Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) and Jason Bunting (R-Emington) participated in a press conference on Wednesday to layout their concerns with Governor Pritzker’s BUILD Plan…


Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Rep. McLaughlin Resources to Help with High Property Taxes

ILLINOIS – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) is encouraging residents frustrated with rising property tax bills to review their assessments and take advantage of available appeal resources. The information Rep. McLaughlin…


Friday, May 8, 2026
Rep. McLaughlin Attends Police Memorial

SPRINGFIELD – Today at the Annual Police Officer Memorial in Springfield, State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) joined law enforcement officers, family, and lawmaker to honor the officers who made…


Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Rep. McLaughlin Issues Statement on Small Business Week and Illinois’ Business Climate

Lake Barrington, IL — In recognition of Small Business Week, State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) issued the following statement addressing what he describes as Illinois’ ongoing climate crisis: the…


Friday, May 1, 2026
WATCH: Educate, Don’t Indoctrinate Our Children.

WATCH – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) discuss Illinois’ progressive education policies at the State Capitol. Watch the full video below…


Friday, May 1, 2026
WATCH: Lower Taxes Today Are Possible If Progressive Legislators Pressure Pritzker

WATCH – State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) discuss his plan to fix Illinois broken property tax system. Watch the video below…