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Monday, July 25, 2022
SOS Extends License Expiration Dates to December

State Representative Dan Ugaste is letting residents know that the Illinois Secretary of State has once again pushed expiration dates for driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner’s permits. The previous…


Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Rep. Ugaste & Rep. Marron Letter Calling for Special Session to Pay Off Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Debt

Dear Governor Pritzker, Speaker Welch, & Senate President Harmon, As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are facing the financial impacts resulting from businesses closing and our state’s massive…


Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Beauty of the Fox River Valley 65th District Spring Photo Contest

State Rep. Dan Ugaste is hosting a Spring Photo Contest to capture the beauty of the 65th District. The winning landscape photo will be displayed in Rep. Ugaste’s Springfield and…


Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Follow Along with Session

As we are in the final week of session, there are multiple ways to follow along and keep updated on what we’re working on in Springfield. To find what hearings…


Monday, April 4, 2022
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste Calls for Change in Identical Legislation Debate

Rep. Ugaste called for a change in the way they do business in Springfield after debating Senate legislation that was identical to House legislation previously passed. He called for the…


Friday, February 18, 2022
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste on House Chamber Mask Mandate: “This Isn’t About Getting the Job Done.”

Rep. Ugaste spoke on the House floor during debate on the removal of members not wearing face coverings in the chamber and referenced his legislation, House Bill 843.


Thursday, October 21, 2021
VIDEO: Ugaste Demands Legislative Involvement in Emergency Orders

State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) held a press conference in Springfield alongside several colleagues including Representatives Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield), Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville), and Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) who also support this…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
VIDEO: Ugaste on Budget Address for Fiscal Year 2022

Monday, December 14, 2020
Ugaste Reacts to SIC’s Ruling

Geneva—After the House Special Investigating Committee abruptly concluded its investigation into House Speaker Mike Madigan today, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following statement: “I am calling on my…


Friday, October 30, 2020
Local Authorities Must be Involved in Ongoing COVID Response

The legislature and local authorities must be involved in our state’s response to the coronavirus.