From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin, whose press release made me laugh:
Rep. McLaughlin Encourages Summer Visits to 52ND District – Issues Travel Advisory to Chicago
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.
“This summer, why don’t you head on up to the 52nd District and kick your shoes off and relax as you put your feet in the sand next to Bangs Lake in Wauconda, or stroll down beautiful Libertyville‘s main street, or grab a locally brewed craft beer along the Fox River?
“Island Lake, Barrington, Algonquin, and Mundelein offer thousands of acres of beautiful bucolic public parks without the threat of any harm to you and your family.
“You might see horses, cranes, foxes, and eagles all over the beautiful areas that we call home. Enjoy all of this rural charm and warm hospitality in our many community main streets.
“Our business owners would love to see you and they appreciate you staying and spending locally.
“I am advising my constituents from Lake, McHenry, Kane, and suburban Cook Counties who value public safety to be fully aware of the issues before entering the city of Chicago.
“The news related to crime coming out of Chicago each week is awful and heartbreaking.
“For any hardworking Illinoisan with an expectation of public safety and criminal prosecution, Chicago is no longer the place for you. Carjackings, muggings, retail theft, and assaults are all up in Chicago.
“This is not a condemnation of the great people of Chicago, but rather a call to action for all the leaders of the city, county, and the Governor to solve these problems and finally return our flagship city to its prior status as a safe, world class city for all its residents and visitors.
“I hope everyone stays safe and enjoys Memorial Day weekend with family and friends as we honor our fallen heroes!”
Yes the thriving 52nd whose economy is based on pizza delivery and discount liquor, leading the State in the export of garbage and empty bottles.
Many years ago, Chicago Downtown and North Michigan Avenue were safe to go at night for restaurants, movies and other attractions. Today, not even safe during the day much less night.
Just yesterday a 15-year old youth was shooting a gun at North Avenue Beach during the day.
what a bunch of gay passive aggressive bs
I AM ISSUING A TRAVEL ADVISORY DO NOT GO TO CHICAGO!REEEEEEEEEe
but I am not knocking the “great” people of Chicago. tee hee heee
Why not though?
Chicago is the way it is because of the people who live there.
If Chicago is dangerous it is because the people who live there are low quality people.
Why even issue a statement like this and soft peddle back at the end of it?
Either commit to ripping the city or just shut up.
I hate Republicans so much it is unreal.
Or just boycott it altogether it’s a shi%ho*e anyway.
Let it sink with the rest of the state.
You’ve got to admit though, McLaughlin is a low I.Q. simp.
July 4th weekend will be insane.
Nascar running a street race downtown Saturday and Sunday before the 4th.
Social media posts allready threatening disruption of the event.
Chicago P.D. will be on full force at the race leaving the high crime areas without proper protection.
Keep your head low.
Formula 1 Dance Party! Drifting Takeover!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIGqKos4-sY
https://www.iheart.com/content/2023-03-14-one-illinois-city-ranked-among-the-rudest-cities-in-the-us/
https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/work-life-etiquette/rudest-cities-in-america-survey
“muh great people of Chicago”
Please stay out of our town, Martin.
Go get a coffee and see an Eagle.
We are fine here in Chicago without you.
The worst thing about that group of teens and the crimes of a very few kids?
No kids can gatherall in Chicago this summer.
Traditions of 100 years cannot happen this summer as ALL TEENS are banned from gathering in crowds.
A few bad apples may spoil the fun but it’s not spoiling the whole bunch.
There is nothing
wrong with the teens in Chicago.
Nobody in their right mind would want to go to Chicago!
Nothing but wild animals living there, and no repercussions for their behavior!
The new mayor says because there are no opportunities for them, LOL make up some more excuses for the rif raf running the streets!
Chicago went from dumb to dumber!
Hopefully they stay in Chicago and don’t come messing in anyone else’s towns.
They might have the opportunity to leave in a box!
Boycott Killinois
@correcting. You hate republicans so much? GTFOH.
Chicago is a Democratic run city full of DEMOCRATS!
I guarantee those hood rats committing all the crime aren’t Republican.
But I do agree Republicans need to step up say what they mean.
So I guess we Chicagoans are no longer welcome by the elite suburbanites in Libertyville Mundelein and Barrington.
So no more shopping at the antique stores, womens stores and enjoying lunch at local cafes.
Do not want one of these better people to see our city sticker and know who we are.
how can there possibly be this many comments on a McHenry County blog?
Are there that many people who live there?
Not just corn and cows?
how nice of them to re-direct “tourists” haha…to Fox River towns.
Isn’t Metra helpful enough in getting the “tourists” out to the suburbs?
Chicago is a gloriously wondrous city,far more safe that Indianapolis, New Orleans, Saint Louis, Louisville, or virtually any other Midwestern city.
F–k the burbs, their boring as hell.
I got my condo reserved for Fourth of July and will be enjoying the city!!
RepubliKKKans are all lying cons.
Focus on the top 25 most dangerous cities and shut the phuck up.
What are the issues Moog McLaughlin?
1. Negroes
2. Negroes
3. Negroes
Mary, go get raped cottoning the savages!
Susan is a libtard lesbian with a 45 lb chip on her shoulder.
Hey, Sue, stay in ChiCongo!
Welcome the thugs to your bed.
Avoid bricks to the head!
Ha Republicans your sick of aye, it’s the liberal morons that’s got our country in such a effed up mess libtard… democrats suck Republicans are where it’s at!
😂😂😂😂. Lake, McHenry, And Kane just pay big bucks to keep their news out of the media.
The top suburbs where the rich CRACKHEADS and ALCOHOLICS live😂😂😂.
Lake county aka Lil Mexico aka Epstein Pedophile Island and Home of the SWINGERS 😂😂😂.
Chicago is a violent city but these counties house the most rehabilitation facilities due to all their kids being crackheads like mommy and daddy!
Did some ask where is the Fentanyl well it ain’t CHICAGO 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️.
Let’s see didn’t a brother murder his brother in a popular restaurant Dockers in hmmmmm Fox Lake??? Yea white trash with boats proceed with caution😂😂😂
Someone wrote, “hate republicans” I’m sorry but Illinois is democratic state and all the highlights and the downfall are credit to current running party.
Did I mention high property taxes are driving people away in alarming rate.
The quality individuals are leaving in hurry making room for less fortunate.
Local government squeezing more money out of those few left who found a little room to breathe.
In the late 1960’s there were almost as many horses as people.