Fresh air and fresh brews abound in equal measure in the historic stretch from suburban Chicago to Starved Rock State Park. Go play outside, then relax with a drink nearby….

During harvest season, take your family out in the country to one of Illinois’ many orchards, all filled with fun and games, fresh goodies, and U-pick apples and pumpkins. Local…

CRIMINAL LAW Starting last week, Illinois courts may no longer hold hearings or operate a process that requires cash bail for criminal defendants. Although 49 U.S. states continue to have a…

ST. CHARLES – Next week, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is hosting a constituent coffee in South Elgin. He invites constituents to join him at AJ’s Java Joint (586 Randall…

ST. CHARLES – On Thursday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) outlined the goals of the new Opportunity Caucus. He announced the creation of the Opportunity Caucus in a Tuesday press…

ST. CHARLES – On Tuesday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) introduced a resolution urging a vote in the House of Representatives and Senate on legislation to make the Invest in…

CHICAGO – On Tuesday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) joined House Republican colleagues to discuss the negative effects of poor public policy handed down by Democrat leaders and focus on…

CHICAGO Worsening structural budget deficit could reach $1.9 billion/year by 2026.  This would be approximately $700 per year for each Chicago resident.  The grim budget projection is based on data…

Total consumer debt increased by seven percent from 2021-2022, rising from $15.31 trillion to $16.38 trillion. Auto loans, credit cards, mortgages and personal loans saw the largest increases on a percentage basis….

Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County is integral to the economic growth and development of southwestern Illinois and the St. Louis metro region. Scott AFB is the largest…