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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…


Friday, June 5, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Responds to Bears’ Decision to Pursue Indiana Stadium Site

Springfield, IL – Following reports that the Chicago Bears intend to move forward with a stadium development in Indiana, State Representative Dan Ugaste said the decision represents a major failure…


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…


Monday, June 1, 2026
Rep. Ugaste Reacts to Passage of FY ’27 State Budget

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget: “Democrats in Illinois championed affordability as…


Friday, May 22, 2026
Property Tax Relief Conference Calls for Action Before End of Legislative Session

Springfield, IL – The Property Tax Relief Conference today sent an open letter to Governor JB Pritzker and members of the General Assembly urging immediate action on meaningful property tax…


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…