Traffic Update in Barrington: Main Street closing at rail crossing June 12, 2023 The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs by the Union Pacific Railroad to a crossing on…

Mark your calendars for Illinois Free Fishing Days taking place June 16-19 this year. Illinois anglers can fish without a license during this time, coinciding with the Father’s Day weekend. It’s a great…

Another day, another corruption trial, and still Illinois Democrats refuse to enact the sweeping ethics reforms our state desperately needs.  https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/6/4/23742898/businessman-bribery-scheme-luis-arroyo-james-weiss-trial-federal

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District released the following statement over the ongoing Chicago Bears stadium discussion. Rep. McLaughlin said, “Over the last…

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) says, “Why is everything costing so much more these days? The simple answer is the Government, both Federal and State, is spending…

Illinoisans are now paying for the Governor’s election-year gimmicks as we face two gas tax increases in 2023 to make up for last year’s temporary freeze.

LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) from the 52ND House District, comprised of Lake, McHenry, Kane, and Cook Counties, released the following statement before the start of summer….

It’s already been a busy few weeks for our summer interns. In addition to helping out at the District Office, Margaret & Ben have been visiting Board of Trustee Meetings…

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection primarily transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. Ticks are arachnids and can be as small as the size of a poppy seed….

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, said this is the best avenue for clean energy in Illinois. “We have for far too long in this state ignored the only clean…