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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Representative Ugaste & Senator DeWitte to Host Free Shred Event & Food Drive in Elgin

ST. CHARLES – On Saturday, October 14th, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) are partnering for a free shred event and food drive at…


Friday, September 29, 2023
Trails & Ales

Fresh air and fresh brews abound in equal measure in the historic stretch from suburban Chicago to Starved Rock State Park. Go play outside, then relax with a drink nearby….


Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Orchards in Illinois

During harvest season, take your family out in the country to one of Illinois’ many orchards, all filled with fun and games, fresh goodies, and U-pick apples and pumpkins. Local…


Monday, September 25, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – September 25, 2023

CRIMINAL LAW Starting last week, Illinois courts may no longer hold hearings or operate a process that requires cash bail for criminal defendants. Although 49 U.S. states continue to have a…


Friday, September 22, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Hosts South Elgin Constituent Coffee

ST. CHARLES – Next week, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is hosting a constituent coffee in South Elgin. He invites constituents to join him at AJ’s Java Joint (586 Randall…


Thursday, September 21, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Outlines Goals of New Opportunity Caucus

ST. CHARLES – On Thursday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) outlined the goals of the new Opportunity Caucus. He announced the creation of the Opportunity Caucus in a Tuesday press…


Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Ugaste Introduces Resolution for Yes or No Vote on Making Invest in Kids Program Permanent

ST. CHARLES – On Tuesday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) introduced a resolution urging a vote in the House of Representatives and Senate on legislation to make the Invest in…


Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Rep. Ugaste Joins House Colleagues in Introducing Opportunity Caucus to Change Course in Illinois: “Let’s Create a Cycle of Opportunity”

CHICAGO – On Tuesday, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) joined House Republican colleagues to discuss the negative effects of poor public policy handed down by Democrat leaders and focus on…


Monday, September 18, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – September 18, 2023

CHICAGO Worsening structural budget deficit could reach $1.9 billion/year by 2026.  This would be approximately $700 per year for each Chicago resident.  The grim budget projection is based on data…


Monday, September 18, 2023
Illinois families face growing consumer credit debt

Total consumer debt increased by seven percent from 2021-2022, rising from $15.31 trillion to $16.38 trillion. Auto loans, credit cards, mortgages and personal loans saw the largest increases on a percentage basis….