In celebration of the historic highway’s 100th anniversary in 2026,  the Illinois State Museum is collecting stories from individuals who experienced the Illinois leg of the original Route 66.  https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/09/did-you-get-your-kicks-on-route-66.html

Thank you to the Lake County Sheriff’s office and our recycling vendor for participating in our Fall Recycling Event! We had a blast helping our constituents properly recycle their old…

Rep. McLaughlin’s annual Prescription Drug Drop Off & Shred Event is tomorrow, Saturday, September 7th, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. located at my district office: 28662 W. Northwest Hwy., Lake…

This National Food Bank Day, let’s come together to support those in our communities who face food insecurity. Any action to help a local food bank, such as donating or…

Decades of fiscal mismanagement by the majority party has put our state at a serious disadvantage. We need to rein in Democrats’ out-of-control spending and adopt a responsible, transparent budgeting…

Very high temperatures are expected to continue across Illinois today. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat:  Stay out of the sun….

Illinois is home to dozens of local CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) chapters. CASA volunteers are community members who advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse…

Libraries throughout the 51st and 52nd House Districts, serving over 242,000 people, are receiving a combined $360,595 in grants. “I am proud to support libraries receiving additional funding that will…

School is back in session and we’ve had to say goodbye to our fantastic summer interns. Thank you to Margaret, Sam, Kaleigh, Sam and Jack for all the great work!…