CRIMINAL LAW Windhorst Leads Advocacy for Crime Victims in Resentencing Debate.  State Representative Patrick Windhorst has long advocated for crime victims as Massac County State’s Attorney and now as an Illinois legislator….

Last night in a panel discussion during Paris on Politics on Fox 32, I discussed how to keep Illinois safe by repealing our sanctuary state status.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has expanded its call center hours in advance of tomorrow’s tax filing deadline. If you need help filing your taxes with the state of Illinois,…

Last night on the House Floor, Democrats brought forth a bill that would allow for violent criminals, including convicted murderers and rapists, to be eligible to have their sentences reviewed…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is a co-sponsor of HB 2409, which passed the House unanimously today. The legislation was an initiative of the Associated Fire Fighters…

Springfield, IL – The Illinois Supreme Court ruled today to deny House Republicans’ motion for leave to file a lawsuit, which alleged that the Democratic majority had rigged elections by…

Springfield, IL – At a House Financial Institutions Committee meeting yesterday, Amendment 2 to HB 742 was passed on a partisan basis (8-4). The legislation will now move to the…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is a co-sponsor of HB 3671, which passed the House unanimously today. The legislation was an initiative of the DuPage County State’s…

Scott’s Law is Illinois’ Move Over law, this measure requires drivers to move over and slow down when passing any vehicle with hazard or emergency lights activated. This simple action…

Homeschool parents and private school advocates rallied in Chicago yesterday in opposition to the Homeschool Act (HB 2827). We must protect homeschool freedom in Illinois. Illinois homeschool bill sparks controversy,…