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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Addresses Latest Bears Stadium News

Speaking to Fox 32 following news that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had met with Gov. Pritzker and some legislative leaders about the potential for a new Chicago Bears Stadium in…


Monday, October 5, 2026
Rep. Ugaste: Empowering Voters is Key to Ethics Reform

The following Letter to the Editor by State Representative Dan Ugaste was published in the Kane County Chronicle: We have a serious ethics problem in Illinois government. Recent scandals have…


Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Rep. Ugaste to Host Traveling Office Hours in Elburn on Oct. 15

To assist 65th District constituents with accessing state services, answering questions or sharing concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Dan Ugaste’s (R-Geneva) office invites constituents to attend a…


Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Three Years Ago, Illinois Abolished Cash Bail. Are We Safer?

Three years after Illinois became the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail, the consequences are clear: public safety is being compromised, and the system is failing the…


Wednesday, September 23, 2026
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – September 23, 2026

CRIME/PUBLIC SAFETY Three Years Later, Ending Cash Bail Has Had Deadly Consequences Three years after Illinois implemented the elimination of cash bail, the consequences of the state’s pretrial system are…


Wednesday, September 16, 2026
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – September 16, 2026

CORRUPTION/ETHICS Legislative Inspector General Resigns; Legislative Ethics Commission Will Appoint Acting LIG In a bombshell move last week, Illinois Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigned from office. The resignation followed…


Thursday, September 10, 2026
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – September 10, 2026

CORRUPTION/ETHICS Amid Ongoing Controversy, Murri Briel Steps Down from Welch’s PR Working Group According to Capitol Fax, State Representative Murri Briel has stepped down from Speaker Chris Welch’s Workplace Culture…


Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Proposes Recall Process to Protect Against Corruption

Speaking at a press conference to call for reforms to the Legislative Inspector General’s Office (LIG) and stronger ethics laws to stamp out corruption, Rep. Dan Ugaste called for action…


Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Rep. Ugaste, House Republicans Call for Reform, Stronger Ethics Laws in Wake of Latest Scandals

This morning, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) was joined by fellow House Republicans, State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Peoria), for a press conference to call…


Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Rep. Ugaste & Sen. DeWitte to Host Senior Health Fair at St. Charles Pottawatomie Center

State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) are inviting area seniors, caregivers and family members to attend a free Senior Health Fair on Tuesday, September…