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Monday, November 4, 2024
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – November 4, 2024

CORRUPTION As Former Speaker’s Corruption Trial Carries on, Republicans Continue Call for Ethics Reform.  Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is currently sitting trial facing 23 felony charges, including racketeering,…


Friday, November 1, 2024
Madigan Trial a Reminder That Ethics Reforms are Needed

The Madigan trial is yet another reminder that Illinois needs comprehensive ethics reform to stop corruption in its tracks. House Republicans continue to fight for the necessary changes to hold…


Wednesday, October 30, 2024
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – October 30, 2024

CORRUPTION Dozens of secret recordings at Madigan trial show close ties with McClain, undercutting key defense point.  This week began with opening statements in the racketeering conspiracy trial of former…


Wednesday, October 16, 2024
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – October 16, 2024

CORRUPTION Madigan corruption trial convenes; jury selection begins.  A major criminal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan began this week in Chicago. Madigan faces bribery and racketeering…


Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Illinois’ Culture of Corruption Must End

The laws on the books are clearly not enough to end the culture of corruption that has plagued Illinois for decades. Yet, the Majority Party refuses to make the sweeping…


Monday, October 7, 2024
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – October 7, 2024

CORRUPTION Mike Madigan, once Illinois’ most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial.  The former Illinois house speaker quietly wielded power in Springfield for decades while developing a reputation as…


Monday, September 16, 2024
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – September 16, 2024

CORRUPTION ‘Everyone in the system is beholden to the speaker’: Opening statements kick off trial of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan.  AT&T Illinois had tried for years to win…


Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Tribune Editorial Shines Light on Government Corruption in Illinois

Chicago’s reputation as a cesspool of corruption takes center stage as the Chicago Tribune highlights the needs for a cleaner government. Check out their latest take on how we can…


Tuesday, August 20, 2024
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – August 20, 2024

CORRUPTION Prosecutors Ask Court to Reject Effort to Sever Upcoming Racketeering Trials of Michael Madigan, Michael McClain.  Federal prosecutors argued ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant and…


Thursday, June 27, 2024
Ed Burke Sentenced, Fined in Corruption Case

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced to two years in prison and a $2 million fine earlier this week in his corruption case. Unfortunately, Burke may be allowed to…