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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Happy birthday to the U.S. National Guard!

Happy birthday to the U.S. National Guard! Established in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest military organization in the United States. Thank you to all of the men and women…


Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Professional Licensing Update

Professional licensing delays have caused unnecessary stress for our residents, and in some cases could have cost them their jobs. Last month, we passed legislation to address these delays and modernize professional…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Today on Pearl Harbor Day, we honor those Americans who were lost, recognize the survivors, and reflect on the impact of that date which will live in infamy. We remember…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
Coffee and Conservation with Senator Dan McConchie

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…


Tuesday, December 5, 2023
We will miss Marian Sanfilippo: The matriarch of the Sanfilippo family of Barrington Hills

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…


Friday, December 1, 2023
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, fired back at Johnson

“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…


Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Giving Tuesday!

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…


Monday, November 27, 2023
Congratulations to the 52nd District’s own Cary Grove High School Trojans Football Team

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…


Monday, November 20, 2023
52nd District Business Spotlight!

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…


Monday, November 20, 2023
Community Event in Island Lake

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…