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Saturday, June 6, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Talks Bears, Indiana, and Property Taxes on Fox 32

On Friday, I joined Fox 32 live on their 5 p.m. newscast to talk about the latest news regarding the Chicago Bears and their intention to pursue a stadium development…


Wednesday, June 3, 2026
VIDEO – Rep. Ugaste Talks Bears Stadium Bill and Property Taxes on Fox 32

A last-minute bill regarding a new Bears stadium passed the Senate but was not voted on in the House before the Spring Session adjourned early Monday morning. Democrats are going…


Thursday, May 7, 2026
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste Talks Property Tax Relief Legislation on Fox 32 Chicago

House Republicans have legislation to provide property tax relief for all Illinoisans. Yesterday, I joined Fox 32 Chicago’s Chicago Live program to discuss the property tax issues in Illinois and…


Tuesday, May 5, 2026
VIDEO: Rep. Ugaste Urges Governor Pritzker and Democrats to Get Serious About Property Tax Reforms

The Governor and prominent House Democrats finally acknowledged skyrocketing property taxes after House Republicans pushed the point to where it could not be ignored. If they are serious about making…


Monday, April 13, 2026
VIDEO – Rep. Ugaste Joins WGN to Talk Bears and Property Tax Reforms

We all want the Chicago Bears to stay in Illinois, but any deal that negatively impacts taxpayers is a non-starter. But that legislation must provide property tax relief for all…


Saturday, April 11, 2026
VIDEO – Rep. Ugaste Joins The Illinoize Podcast to Discuss Property Taxes, Bears, and Other Legislative Topics

This week, I joined Patrick Pfingsten on The Illinoize Podcast. Our discussion included several topics, including the progress of the current legislative session, property taxes, the gasoline sales tax, and…


Thursday, April 2, 2026
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – April 2, 2026

IMMIGRATION/PUBLIC SAFETY House Republicans Expose Public Safety Failures of Gov. Pritzker’s Sanctuary State Policies Reacting to the murder of a Loyola student by an illegal immigrant on Chicago’s lakefront, House…


Thursday, April 2, 2026
House Republicans Have Solutions to Bring Real Property Tax Reforms

Democratic policies have contributed to property taxes soaring in Illinois, and it’s time to for the Governor to stop blaming everyone else and start working to address the problem. House…


Wednesday, April 1, 2026
VIDEO – Rep. Ugaste Presents Solutions to Lower Property Taxes in Illinois

At a press conference today, I joined Leader Tony McCombie to discuss the need for the state to lower property taxes and how we can do it. While the Governor…


Monday, March 30, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Cook County Treasurer’s Report, Calls for Property Tax Reform

Springfield, IL – A new report released by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office shows property taxes collected over the past 30 years grew at twice the rate of inflation. Cook…