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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. 


Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Rep. Ugaste Named 2020 Friend of Agriculture

Kane County Farm Bureau leaders presented Representative Ugaste with the ACTIVATOR “Friend of Agriculture” award  (a John Deere  model combine) at the Gehrke Farm in rural Elgin. The award was…


Monday, October 5, 2020
New Fare Collection Procedures on Union Pacific Metra Lines

There are new fare collection procedures on Union Pacific Metra lines now in effect. Here are details from Union Pacific: Effective Monday, Oct. 5, Chicago commuters riding the UP North,…


Monday, September 28, 2020
OCTOBER IS COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING MONTH IN ILLINOIS

Free assistance is available to complete college and financial aid applications. From the Illinois Student Assistance Commission: October is College Changes Everything® (CCE) Month in Illinois, when students are completing…