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Monday, November 20, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – November 20, 2023

CHICAGO House Republicans blast Gov. Pritzker for spending $638 million on Chicago’s migrant crisis. On Thursday, Governor JB Pritzker announced his plan to spend $160 million in taxpayer funds to provide…


Monday, November 20, 2023
Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: A Thanksgiving Classic Filmed in Illinois

It’s a Thanksgiving classic many Illinoisans sit down to every year with pumpkin pie or mugs of cider. Starring Steve Martin and the late John Candy, Planes, Trains, & Automobiles…


Friday, November 17, 2023
2023 Holiday Season Hiring Expected to be Lowest in 15 Years

According to a report from CNN Business, retailers in the U.S. are expected to add just 410,000 seasonal positions for the upcoming holiday shopping season, which would mark the industry’s lowest seasonal…


Thursday, November 16, 2023
Former shopping malls adapt to changing marketplace in Illinois

Once bustling malls in Illinois and across the nation are going bust as shoppers flock to online retailers and home delivery conglomerates. The numbers are sobering, with an estimated 2,500 malls across…


Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Are There Mountains in Illinois?

Like much of the Midwest, Illinois is known for its prairies and flatlands. This horizontal topography leads to amazing natural sites like a 90-acre habitat for bison and elk. But is…


Monday, November 13, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Hosts Holiday Gift Card Drive for U.S. Troops

ST. CHARLES – This November, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is hosting a Holiday Gift Card Drive for U.S. troops. He is accepting gift cards from Amazon, Sam’s Club, Costco,…


Monday, November 13, 2023
The Spirit of Giving This Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving season brings us back to warm memories, recipes, and loved ones. However, this time of year can be difficult for the 1.2 million people in Illinois facing hunger,…


Thursday, November 9, 2023
What to do if you are being impersonated on social media

Social media has become a pillar of many people’s daily lives, with 59 percent of the global population (4.65 billion) using at least one platform. In the U.S., the numbers are…


Wednesday, November 8, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste Urges Vote on Invest in Kids Permanency: “Let’s Get This Done”

Rep. Ugaste spoke on the House floor in support of voting to make the Invest in Kids program permanent in Illinois. This program provides a 75% tax credit for individuals…


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Urges Permanently Installing Invest in Kids in Illinois: “If We Don’t Remove the Sunset, We’re Taking Away These Kids’ Futures”

SPRINGFIELD – In remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives and in a Tuesday press conference in Springfield, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) urged fellow House members and…