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Thursday, October 9, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – October 9, 2025

As many of you may have noticed, I did not send many newsletters during September. This was due to my schedule. However, as many of you have mentioned how much you appreciate…


Thursday, October 2, 2025
Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte Host Free Shred Event and Food Drive Saturday in Elburn

Please join us for a Free Shred Event and Food Drive Saturday, October 4, from 9-11 a.m. in Elburn! Bring your sensitive documents for shredding, and also food items to…


Monday, September 8, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Presents Scholarships to Local Outdoor Recreation Groups

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has honored three local groups with scholarships from the Illinois Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus. For 2025, scholarship checks have been awarded to…


Tuesday, August 26, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – August 26, 2025

ENERGY COST CRISIS Soaring summer electric bills in much of Illinois Many customers throughout Illinois have seen their electric bills double this summer. Monthly Illinois electricity bills carry prices that…


Thursday, August 21, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Applauds DCEO Investment and Expansion of Richardson Electronics

St. Charles, IL – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Richardson Electronics, Ltd. have announced an innovative project and significant investment that will allow for the…


Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Calls on ISBE, Superintendent Sanders to keep Student Proficiency Standards the same

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is calling on the Illinois State Board of Education and Superintendent Tony Sanders to maintain the current student test score proficiency…


Monday, August 11, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – August 11, 2025

GERRYMANDERING Governor JB Pritzker’s Hypocrisy on Gerrymandering & Fair Maps Governor Pritzker hit the late-night talk show circuit this week, sitting with late night host Stephen Colbert, while threatening to…


Thursday, August 7, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – August 7, 2025

DCFS Reps. Weber, La Ha, and Reick Demand Accountability Following Repeated DCFS Failures At a press conference this week, State Representatives Tom Weber, Nicole La Ha, and Steve Reick called…


Monday, August 4, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Hosts Prescription Drug Drop Off in Campton Hills August 14

St. Charles, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is teaming up with the Campton Hills Police Department for a Prescription Drug Drop Off Event Thursday, August 14, from 9-11…


Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Short-Changing Police and Fire is Misguided

There has been much in the news lately about a pension bill passed by the General Assembly and sent to the Governor – HB3657.  This bill passed both chambers without…