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…

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, a former suburban mayor, applauded the people of Joliet for taking a stand. “I believe the state has a problem,” McLaughlin told The Center…

Lake Barrington… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after reviewing the harrowing details of the Chicago man, Christobal Santana, being charged for the attempted murder of an…

More than 70,000 people in Illinois are slated to automatically receive checks for as much as $5,000 in unclaimed property. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-unclaimed-property-checks-cash-state-treasurer-enhanced-money-match-program/3264303/

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Happy Halloween! Want to see something truly scary this Spooky Season? Check out this article below about another massive property tax hike headed your way!