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Monday, November 13, 2023
Lake Barrington Shores Veterans Day celebration

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…


Thursday, November 9, 2023
McLaughlin calls for more transparency on how taxpayers dollars are spent

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…


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Springfield: Great to see Fr. Jack – Lets Continue the Invest in Kids Program

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…


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Questions surround millions in Migrant Funding

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…


Friday, November 3, 2023
McLaughlin Poses Serious Questions to State’s Attorney Foxx and Sheriff Dart

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…


Thursday, November 2, 2023
Money Match Program

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/


Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Family Literacy Day

When families read together, it instills a lifelong love of books and reading in our children.


Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Alert: Major Cook County Tax Hike Heading Your Way!

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!


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
McLaughlin Speaks in Support of the Invest In Kids Scholarship

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
McLaughlin Calls out Democrats’ Silence on the House Floor

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement after completing the first day of Veto Session in Springfield. Rep. McLaughlin said, “We took to the House floor today…