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Monday, December 11, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – December 11, 2023

IMMIGRATION Thousands of migrants crowd into Chicago without shelter as winter approaches.  No plans exist for the more than 25,000 migrants now in the Chicago area who do not have…


Saturday, December 9, 2023
International Anti-Corruption Day

Today is International Anti-Corruption Day. Following the ComEd Four Trials and indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, this day is more important than ever. Let’s honor this day by…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
Hanukkah Begins at Sundown

Hanukkah begins this evening at sundown. This important Jewish holiday lasts for eight days and eight nights. Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! To learn more about Hanukkah, click here.


Thursday, December 7, 2023
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors the 2,403 Americans who were killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on this day in 1941. We will always remember those who were…


Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Thank You to Everyone Who Supported Rep. Ugaste’s Gift Cards For the Troops Holiday Drive

Thank you to everyone who supported and donated to our recent Gift Cards for the Troops Holiday Drive. The gift card donations that were received were used to purchase important…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Rep. Dan Ugaste: Here’s how to combat opportunity deserts in Illinois

For years, Illinois Democrats have been fixated on the concept of food deserts, with new Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposing a government-run grocery store as a solution. However, it’s crucial to recognize…


Thursday, June 1, 2023
Reps. Ugaste and Keicher Earn CALA-IL’s Small Business Champion Award

Every resident in Chicago metro area pays $2,321 annual “tort tax” to fund lawsuit abuse in Illinois, new report states Lawsuit abuse continues to grow in Chicago and surrounding counties…


Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Sens. DeWitte and Syverson, Reps. Keicher and Ugaste to Host Free Shred Event & Food Drive This Saturday

On Saturday, June 3rd, State Senators Don DeWitte and Dave Syverson, and State Representatives Jeff Keicher and Dan Ugaste are partnering for a free shred event and food drive at…


Monday, May 29, 2023
Honoring Memorial Day

“For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.” – President James A. Garfield. Although we celebrate the unofficial…


Thursday, November 18, 2021
PETITION: No New Taxes

The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) recently painted a rosy picture of Illinois’ fiscal health while simultaneously spending billions on Democrat pork projects and ignoring the growing Unemployment…