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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…


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…