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Friday, August 4, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Hosts South Elgin Prescription Drug Drop Off

ST. CHARLES – Next week, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is hosting a prescription drug drop off with the South Elgin Police Department. He invites constituents to join him on…


Wednesday, August 2, 2023
National Golf Month in Illinois

With summer in full swing, August is National Golf Month! Celebrate summer outside with a great game of golf in and around the 65th District at these phenomenal courses:


Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Throwback Tuesday: Shaken Up

While Illinois’ statehood occurred 200 years ago, Illinois history extends long before that date. In fact, one important development in our state’s history which has substantial implications right up to…


Monday, July 31, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – July 31, 2023

UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD Audit finds Illinois paid out $5.2 billion in fraudulent or excessive unemployment “overpayments” during COVID-19.  An audit report released last week by the Illinois Auditor General revealed that…


Friday, July 28, 2023
Rep. Ugaste on IDES Fraud Report: “We Owe Everybody Answers”

A new Illinois Auditor General report shows the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security paid out $5.24 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims from 2020 to 2022.  “We owe taxpayers answers, we…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Responds to Auditor General Report of Unacceptable IDES Overpaying $5 Billion in Unemployment Funds – Including Fraud

ST. CHARLES – Following a report from the Illinois Auditor General detailing the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) making billions of dollars in overpayments between Fiscal Years 2020 and…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Rep. Ugaste & Senator DeWitte Host St. Charles District Office Grand Opening

ST. CHARLES – Next week, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) are hosting a grand opening of their new district office in St. Charles….


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Elimination of Cash Bail

The Illinois Supreme Court has announced its opinion on the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act, and by a 5-2 decision, they have ruled it as constitutional. This strikes down a…


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Throwback Tuesday: Lincoln’s Journey

A visitor to Springfield might take some time to stop by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, the Lincoln Home National Historic Site or Lincoln’s Tomb. Lincoln, after all, spent a big part…


Monday, July 24, 2023
News from State Rep. Dan Ugaste – July 24, 2023

CRIMINAL LAW Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Elimination of Cash Bail.  The Illinois Supreme Court has announced its opinion on the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act, and by a…