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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Madigan Trial Update

Federal prosecutors rejected the notion that charges against former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan should be tossed because of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Feds swat argument that…


Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Reminder! Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte Host I-PASS Event Tomorrow in St. Charles

Reminder! Due to the incredible response we had at our July 10 I-PASS on Demand event with the Illinois Tollway, Senator DeWitte and I will be hosting a second I-PASS…


Monday, July 29, 2024
Efforts Continue to Keep Correctional Center in Logan County

Staff from Logan Correctional Center recently held a charity softball tournament to raise money for the Lincoln food bank and spotlight efforts to keep the prison in Logan County. Going…


Monday, July 29, 2024
Illinois is Home to Amazing Historic Sites

Illinois is home to many amazing National Historic Sites, Trails and Landmarks. Here’s a guide to help you plan your next trip. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans:…


Saturday, July 27, 2024
Picturing Lincoln Collection Launched

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum just launched a new digital collection called “Picturing Lincoln” that features more than 1,000 high-resolution photos related to President Lincoln. Visit www.PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov/PicturingLincoln to view…


Saturday, July 27, 2024
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

On this day in 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, which officially ended the Korean War. Today be sure to remember and honor those who served during this war…


Thursday, July 25, 2024
Celebrating Illinois’ Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are underway. A total of 27 Olympic athletes and 9 Paralympic athletes from Illinois will be representing the United States. The Caucus Blog…


Thursday, July 25, 2024
Hire A Veteran Day

July 25th is Hire a Veteran Day. This day reminds employers to consider the brave men and women who have served our nation to fill their open positions.


Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Remembering a 1924 Paris Olympics Champion From Illinois

Athletes from around the world, including our great state of Illinois, will kick off the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this week. As we cheer on our current Illinois athletes,…


Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Rep. Ugaste: Safety First On The Roads

Whether you drive a car, truck, motorcycle or bicycle, it is crucial to avoid distractions and pay close attention to your surroundings out on the road. Troubling increase in motor…