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…

A stretch of hot weather is expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips for staying safe in the heat: Limit outdoor activities Drink plenty of water Wear…

With the release of Oppenheimer this weekend, it’s also important to remember Illinois’ place as a leader in science. The atom was first split at the University of Chicago in…

Earlier this year residents of northwestern Illinois watched with concern as a far-away weather event threatened their communities. As a few days of abnormally warm weather settled in over the…

ST. CHARLES – In response to the Illinois Supreme Court ruling the SAFE-T Act’s provision of ending cash bail as constitutional, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following statement:…

This summer, many families are planning their trips across the country. But why leave Illinois when you can spend your summer enjoying the beauty, thrills, and educational opportunities our state…

When Dr. Anna Howard Shaw arrived in Springfield in the spring of 1919, her accomplishments in the cause of women’s suffrage were well known. A close friend of Susan B….

ST. CHARLES – Next week, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is hosting a Summer Constituent Coffee to speak with constituents and provide an update from Springfield. He is hosting this…

FENTANYL How much fentanyl crosses our southern border?  One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into…

ENERGY Lawmakers look to lift the ban on nuclear energy permits.  Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year-old ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill…