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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Research Commission Outlines Illinois’ Poor Economic Performance

A recent CGFA report outlines Illinois’ poor economic performance compared to other states. There’s no reason our state should be lagging the nation in any of these metrics. We have…


Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Constituent Coffee in St. Charles a Success

Thank you to everyone who joined me this morning at my Constituent Coffee event at Arcedium Coffeehouse in St. Charles. I enjoyed talking to a number of constituents about important…


Tuesday, July 23, 2024
New Illinois State DAV Commander

A former volunteer with the Marion VA has taken the title as the new Illinois State Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Commander. Marion VA volunteer becomes Illinois State DAV Commander |…


Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Rep. Ugaste, IEMA Host Event August 1 in South Elgin

State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) will be hosting an event with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) on Thursday, August 1, at the South Elgin Public Works Building. The event…


Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Listeria Outbreak Connected to Deli Meat

The CDC said those who are pregnant, 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system should avoid deli counter meat unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of…


Monday, July 22, 2024
Madigan Trial Update

Michael McClain, a longtime confidant of ex-Speaker Mike Madigan, is set to go on trial with him Oct. 8 on racketeering, bribery, fraud and attempted extortion charges, but his lawyers…


Monday, July 22, 2024
Reminder! Rep. Ugaste Hosts Constituent Coffee Tomorrow in St. Charles

Reminder! Please stop by my Constituent Coffee event at the Arcedium Coffeehouse in St. Charles on Tuesday, July 23, from 8-9 a.m. Learn about issues facing the 65th District and…


Friday, July 19, 2024
Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte to host second I-PASS event with Illinois Tollway

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 on…


Thursday, July 18, 2024
School Districts Look to Limit Student Cell Phone Usage in Class

Some Illinois schools are trying to limit cell phone use in classrooms. What do you think about the policy? Learn more here: Schools are taking stricter measures to limit cell…


Thursday, July 18, 2024
State Agency Cited For Contempt

State agency dysfunction under the Pritzker administration continues to cause problems in Illinois.  Judge cites state agency for contempt at Tuesday hearing | Illinois News | whig.com