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Friday, April 12, 2024
Beware of Tax Preparation Scams and ‘Ghost Preparers’

There’s not much time left to file your state and federal tax returns, but don’t let the rush let you fall victim to a scam. Here’s how you can avoid…


Friday, April 12, 2024
Rising Grocery Prices Put Huge Strain on Family Budgets

Grocery prices across the U.S. have risen more than 25% since 2020 and have put a huge strain on family budgets. Here are some tips to help, but we in…


Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Kayla’s Hope: It’s OKAY to not be OKAY

I would like to highlight a great cause in our community called Kayla’s Hope. I attended the Hope Blooms Gala this past weekend and had the privilege of meeting the Lehmann…


Monday, April 8, 2024
Rep. Ugaste and Staff View Solar Eclipse

My staff and I are testing glasses from the Illinois Optometric Association in preparation to watch today’s solar eclipse. Thanks to the IOA for providing the 65th District with glasses…


Monday, April 8, 2024
SAFE-T Act Making Illinois Less Safe

Six months after the full implementation of cashless bail, and other provisions, of the SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents are finding themselves anything but safe. Read more from the Caucus Blog:…


Sunday, April 7, 2024
Latest Episode of the Capitol Crimes Podcast

No matter where you live, whether its in a big city, a suburban neighborhood or a small rural town — your community could be impacted by human trafficking. Learn how…


Sunday, April 7, 2024
National Library Week April 7-13

National Library Week celebrates the importance of libraries across the country. Libraries offer more than books and are a great resource for research, technology, internet access, and more. Stop by…


Saturday, April 6, 2024
Morel Mushrooms in High Demand

Unlike many other species of fungi in Illinois, morels are a sensitive variety of mushrooms that grow only during the spring months and only under the right conditions, meaning they…


Saturday, April 6, 2024
Majority Party Continues To Put Politics Before Helpful Legislative Priorities

While we were busy fighting to provide relief for working families, improve public safety, and fight health care worker shortages, Democrats prioritized a ban on kangaroo ownership.  Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common experience…


Friday, April 5, 2024
Chicago Museums Offering Free Admission

If you are looking for something to do this month, eight museums in Chicago are offering free admission days during April. Learn more from this article from NBC 5 Chicago:…