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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Rep. Ugaste’s Online Job Bulletin (Updated: 1/10/24)

Below are hiring businesses in and around the 65th District. An email contact or link to a job posting is included with each business. Please contact the phone number listed with…


Sunday, May 21, 2023
Ugaste This Week in Springfield – May 15 – May 19

On Friday, we were scheduled to adjourn for our Spring Legislative Session. However, budget considerations continue as Democrats failed to meet their own deadline of Friday. House Republicans remain ready,…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
Explore Bike Paths this National Bike Month

Did you know, cycling is the official state exercise of Illinois? May is National Bike Month. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits…


Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Photo: Rep. Ugaste & Rep. Keicher ICash Event in Geneva

Thank you to everyone who joined Rep. Keicher and my district staff and the Illinois Treasurer’s Office for our Senior ICash event at Greenfields of Geneva! In case you missed…


Friday, May 12, 2023
This Week in Springfield – May 8 – May 12

We have one week until the end of our spring legislative session! Please reach out to my office at any time at ugaste@ilhousegop.org or (630) 797-5530 with your thoughts on…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Social Media, AI, and Staying Safe Online

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a hot topic of discussion across the world. What once started as programs made for basic functions, such as a simple yes or no prediction…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – May 8, 2023

CORRUPTION Guilty verdict on all counts in bribery trial tied to ex-Speaker Madigan.  A federal jury on Tuesday convicted three ex-lobbyists and a former CEO for their involvement in an…


Friday, May 5, 2023
This Week in Springfield – May 5, 2023

This week, we got to work in Springfield as we push towards the end of session. It was terrific to meet the Consul General of Japan in Chicago, Hiroshi Tajima,…


Thursday, May 4, 2023
TAKE THE SURVEY: Making Ethics a Priority

Illinois House Republicans are calling on the Democratic supermajority to join our efforts in eliminating the culture of corruption plaguing the state of Illinois and to make ethics reform a…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Back to Business (B2B) Grants for Creative Arts, Hotels & Restaurants

The Back to Business (B2B) grant program provides recovery grants for businesses in the hardest-hit industries.  Through the state’s B2B and Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Programs, DCEO has provided more…