Illinois State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) issued an extraordinary travel advisory to his constituents who travel to Chicago as the city sees record violence. He said:
“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,” he said.
Travel advisory issued to constituents in Lake, McHenry, Kane & suburban Cook counties traveling into Chicago, by IL state rep after 73 shot in 7 days – twice the number of 2022 at the same time.
“The news related to crime coming out of Chicago is awful & heartbreaking.” pic.twitter.com/SbamMWJZXO
— Chicago GOP (@ChicagoGOP) June 5, 2023
Demarcus Turner is charged with shooting and killing a man during an armed robbery — while on electronic monitoring for another robbery case..https://t.co/vgsIcI775L
— CWBChicago (@CWBChicago) June 6, 2023
