News

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Honors Fallen Firefighters at Capitol Memorial Ceremony

Today we honored the firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Springfield. Each year, we remember the supreme sacrifice…


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
House Republicans Meet with DuPage County Mayors, Call for Full Funding of LGDF

Springfield, IL – State Representatives Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), Nicole La Ha (R-Lemont), and Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) met with several DuPage County mayors last week in Springfield. Much of the…


Thursday, May 7, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Responds to Comments on Proposed Megaprojects Bill

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) today responded to comments from Senate President Don Harmon and President Pro Tempore Bill Cunningham regarding the connection between property tax relief…


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…


Saturday, May 2, 2026
Proposed Illinois Referendum Protecting Redistricting Paused

A last-minute attempt by Speaker Welch and Illinois Democrats to further gerrymander our legislative maps has been thwarted, for now. This is a huge victory for millions of Illinois voters….


Thursday, April 30, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Issues Statement on Megaprojects Bill

State Representative Dan Ugaste has issued the following statement regarding the megaprojects bill that passed the Illinois House last week. “I support a statewide economic development plan that allows the…


Thursday, April 30, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Applauds Decision to Halt Redistricting Amendment

St. Charles, IL – With the Illinois Senate adjourning today and the decision made to not move forward with a constitutional amendment that would further rig Illinois’ already gerrymandered legislative…


Monday, April 27, 2026
Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte Host Successful Prescription Drug Drop Off Event

We had a great turnout Saturday at our prescription drug drop-off event in Elburn, which was co-hosted by Sen. DeWitte’s office and the Elburn Police Department. We filled four large…


Friday, April 24, 2026
REMINDER! – Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte Host Prescription Drug Drop Off Tomorrow in Elburn

REMINDER! – Please join us tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Prescription Drug Drop Off event at the Town and Country Public Library District in Elburn. This…