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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
State Representative Martin McLaughlin to Host Property Tax Appeals Events this Summer

LAKE BARRINGTON, IL — State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) is inviting homeowners to attend one of three upcoming Property Tax Appeal Assistance Events hosted by his office this summer….


Monday, June 22, 2026
Illinois Broken Economy

Too often, politicians believe government knows best. History shows otherwise. As thinkers like Friedrich Hayek, Milton Friedman, and Thomas Sowell recognized, no government can ever possess the knowledge, creativity, and…


Thursday, June 18, 2026
Joint Statement from State Representatives Martin McLaughlin and Jennifer Sanalitro on the New Cryptocurrency Tax and FY2027 Budget Revenue Enhancers

ILLINOIS – State Representatives Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) and Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) released the following joint statement after Governor Pritzker signed the FY2027 budget, which includes a new 0.2%…


Wednesday, June 17, 2026
FSHD Awareness

LAKE BARRINGTON – Being elected to office at the local level & state level is not the achievement. What you can do for others in those roles, is the achievement….


Tuesday, June 16, 2026
State Representative Martin McLaughlin Statement After Gov. Pritzker Signs Largest Budget in State History

LAKE BARRINGTON, IL — State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) released the following statement Tuesday after Governor Pritzker signed Illinois FY2027 State Budget, the largest spending plan in state history….


Monday, June 15, 2026
Rep. Martin McLaughlin Reaffirms Opposition to Proposed AI Data Center Near Residential Communities

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL — State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R- Lake Barrington) addressed the Hoffman Estates Village Board this evening, reiterating his opposition to the proposed AI data center that would…


Monday, June 15, 2026
Rep. McLaughlin Unveils Straight Legislative Business Proposal to Keep Bears in Illinois

No Gimmicks, No Games. Just business for Illinois. Rep. McLaughlin unveils New Bears Proposal. LAKE BARRINGTON, IL — State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) today unveiled a straightforward business proposal…


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