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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…


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Deadlines to Mail those Holiday Season Packages

The 2023 holiday shopping season is approaching fast, and there are important dates and deadlines to know to get packages shipped to their destinations on time for those family celebrations….


Monday, November 6, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – November 6, 2023

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Preparations for second and final week of fall 2023 veto session.  The Illinois House of Representatives will reconvene on Tuesday, November 7 in Springfield. The House Rules Committee…


Tuesday, October 31, 2023
8 Illinois Fall Adventures

Fall is when many of the state’s best qualities truly shine. Nature, agriculture, small-town community fun: there’s a lifetime’s worth of adventures in any one Illinois fall. But if you…


Monday, October 30, 2023
Making Halloween Inclusive for Kids with Disabilities

Information from Autism Speaks & Easter Seals Halloween is a fun night of costumes and candy for kids of all ages. But for those on the autism spectrum, scary sounds and…


Monday, October 30, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – October 30, 2023

OP-ED For years, Illinois Democrats have been fixated on the concept of food deserts, with new Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposing a government-run grocery store as a solution. However, it’s…