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Saturday, December 7, 2024
Happy Illinois Day!

Happy Illinois Day! Today, we celebrate the history, people, and communities that make the Land of Lincoln great. 


Friday, December 6, 2024
IDNR Hunting Update

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced a reduction in permits for controlled pheasant hunting for the 2024 season. https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/illinois-announces-reduction-in-controlled-pheasant-hunting-permits


Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Happy Statehood Day to the great state of Illinois!

On this day in 1818, Illinois officially became the 21st state in the union. Since then, Illinois has been a beacon of innovation and economic opportunity in the Midwest. Happy…


Friday, November 15, 2024
It is time for serious Ethics Reforms in Springfield

As the Madigan trial carries on, we remain committed to strengthening Illinois’ ethics laws and ending the culture of corruption that has plagued our state for far too long. https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/you-agreed-to-wear-wires-against-your-comed-family-star-witness-in-madigan-trial-grilled-on-cross-examination


Friday, November 15, 2024
Tips to Save Money at the Gas Pump

Illinois residents with Amazon Prime memberships can now save 10 cents per gallon at about 600 gas stations across the state. https://www.bnd.com/news/business/article295503199.html


Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Illinois Tollway has extended transponder deadline

The Illinois Tollway is extending the deadline on all transponders by two years. Customers will receive a letter when it is time to exchange the devices. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/havent-gotten-the-new-i-pass-sticker-the-illinois-tollway-has-extended-the-transponder-deadline/3597957


Saturday, November 2, 2024
Daylight Saving Time Ends

Daylight Saving Time ends tonight. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour!


Friday, November 1, 2024
Illinois Harvest Update

The 2024 Illinois corn and soybean harvest is nearing an end a bit earlier this year thanks to dry conditions across the state throughout the fall. https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/dry-weather-allows-illinois-farmers-to-complete-harvest-ahead-of-schedule/article_77ca0c32-97c4-11ef-8aca-6f16f9aa405c.html


Friday, November 1, 2024
Wauconda High School Visit!

I enjoyed presenting to Wauconda High School students about elections and public service this week. Thank you to social studies teacher, Jim Brown, for the invitation and all of the…


Thursday, October 31, 2024
Rep. McLaughlin Calls for Urgent Ethics Reforms in Illinois State Government

BARRINGTON HILLS – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) issued the following statement after attending the ongoing corruption trial of former Speaker Mike Madigan. Rep. McLaughlin said, “On this spooky…