Many thanks to owners Ralph and Klaudivsz from Garden on Main in Algonquin for hosting our Coffee and Conservation with Senator Dan McConchie this morning. We had an overflow turnout…

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Marian Sanfilippo, the matriarch of the Sanfilippo family of Barrington Hills over the weekend. Marian and her late husband Jasper…

“The Republican Party was founded to end government bureaucracy and to end slavery. Brandon Johnson and J.B. Pritzker are both obviously not students of history and are hoping many of…

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires people to do good. Today is a reminder that we can all be generous in our communities and one small act can…

Congratulations to the 52nd District’s own Cary Grove High School Trojans Football Team which captured the Class 6A title over the weekend! C-G (12-2) won its third state title in…

This week’s 52nd District Business Spotlight turns to Chi-Town Dogs, an Island Lake favorite for the past 11 years. Owners Jen & Chris Carlsen have donated thousands of hotdogs to…

We had a great time this week visiting with the Seniors in Island Lake. Hats off to Richard McLaughlin – Mayor, Village of Island Lake Staff & Trustees, including Public…

I am proud to have attended the Lake Barrington Shores Veterans Day celebration. We stand on the shoulders of so many who have served and we all benefit from the…

McLaughlin said he is asking for a zero sum budgeting solution and supports creating the Illinois Commission for Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. “As a former mayor, I can’t fathom how…

Today, we had an old friend, Father Jack, open the House with a prayer which was well received.  Fr. Jack has been with the Misericordia Home for children and adults…