Like the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz pointing in two different directions at once, it seems that our Governor is doing the same thing regarding the recent revelation that…

This week our #IndependentRetailerMonth spotlight shines on a homegrown favorite – Tru Bleu Boutique – a local fashion retailer that has offered women’s clothing, jewelry, and fashion accessories for over…

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District released the following statement after reviewing the recent pension analysis put out by Standard and Poor’s this week. Rep. McLaughlin…

The Illinois Department of Transportation unveiled a plan on Friday for spending nearly $41 billion in federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade…

When I met with a group of Boy Scouts earlier this year, I was shocked at the number of questions and concerns that today’s tweens and teens have about the…

Congratulations to my friend Sergeant Mike Miller of the Fox River Grove Police Department upon his retirement. I’m so glad he safely fulfilled his dream of being a police officer,…

This month, we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…

As we gather today with family and friends to celebrate the 247th Birthday of our great nation, let us remember to give thanks to the many men and women who…

Over the past Legislative Session, I was happy to sponsor legislation recently signed into law for bike paths in Lake County and here is more Regional measures aimed at improving…

Representative McLaughlin’s Office has been mailing out letters to some residents in the 52nd District regarding unclaimed cash or assets that are being held for them by the Illinois Treasurer’s…