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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
VIDEO – Rep. Ugaste Talks New Bears Legislation, Property Tax Relief on NBC 5

With the Bears looking to leave for Indiana, we cannot afford to let a multi-billion dollar development leave our state. I will be filing legislation designed to keep the Bears…


Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Proposes Legislation to Keep Chicago Bears in Illinois

The Bears are ready to invest billions of dollars into a new stadium development and entertainment district, and we cannot let that opportunity slip away. We can keep the Chicago…


Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Offers Proposal to Keep Bears in Illinois, Provide Property Tax Relief Statewide

St. Charles, IL – Following news last week that the Chicago Bears intend to move forward with a stadium development in Indiana, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) said the decision…


Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Hosts Traveling Office Hours in Plato Center June 16

Please stop by and say hello at my Traveling Office Hours event Tuesday, June 16, at the Plato Township Supervisor’s Office. My District Office staff will be available to answer…


Saturday, June 6, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Talks Bears, Indiana, and Property Taxes on Fox 32

On Friday, I joined Fox 32 live on their 5 p.m. newscast to talk about the latest news regarding the Chicago Bears and their intention to pursue a stadium development…


Friday, June 5, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Responds to Bears’ Decision to Pursue Indiana Stadium Site

Springfield, IL – Following reports that the Chicago Bears intend to move forward with a stadium development in Indiana, State Representative Dan Ugaste said the decision represents a major failure…


Wednesday, June 3, 2026
VIDEO – Rep. Ugaste Talks Bears Stadium Bill and Property Taxes on Fox 32

A last-minute bill regarding a new Bears stadium passed the Senate but was not voted on in the House before the Spring Session adjourned early Monday morning. Democrats are going…


Monday, June 1, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Passage of FY ’27 State Budget

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget: “Democrats in Illinois championed affordability as…


Friday, May 22, 2026
Property Tax Relief Conference Calls for Action Before End of Legislative Session

Springfield, IL – The Property Tax Relief Conference today sent an open letter to Governor JB Pritzker and members of the General Assembly urging immediate action on meaningful property tax…


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Honors Fallen Firefighters at Capitol Memorial Ceremony

Today we honored the firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Springfield. Each year, we remember the supreme sacrifice…