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Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day

Did you know that Illinois is the 2nd highest corn-producing state in the nation? Celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day and support Illinois farmers today by enjoying locally-grown corn! 


Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Kids Fair in Geneva a Huge Success!

Thank you to everyone who participated and came out to our Outside Kids Fair last Saturday at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva. Rep. Keicher and I enjoyed meeting and interacting with…


Monday, June 10, 2024
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – June 10, 2024

BUDGET Pritzker signs largest budget in state history; $53.1 billion spending plan includes tax hikes, politician pay raises and a billion dollars for non-citizens.  On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker signed…


Monday, June 10, 2024
House Democrats Break Their Own Rules to Pass Tax Hikes

The Democratic supermajority broke their own House Rules during the final hours of session when they allowed lawmakers to vote three times on one piece of legislation to raise taxes….


Sunday, June 9, 2024
Free Fishing Days Start June 14

Illinois Free Fishing Days start next Friday, June 14, and run through the Father’s Day weekend! ? Illinois Free Fishing Days take place in June – NBC Chicago


Saturday, June 8, 2024
DCFS Investigator Sentenced to Jail

Former DCFS investigator Carlos Acosta, who was found guilty of child endangerment in the death of 5-year-old AJ Freund, was sentenced to 6 months in jail on Thursday. Former DCFS worker…


Friday, June 7, 2024
Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association has announced the inaugural class of inductees into the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame. Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame announces its first class of inductees (foxillinois.com)


Friday, June 7, 2024
Property Tax Seminar in St. Charles a Success

Thank you to everyone who attended the property tax seminar event hosted by Senator Don DeWitte and me on Wednesday. Our featured speaker was Kane County Supervisor of Assessments Mark…


Thursday, June 6, 2024
Livestock Exhibitor Registration for State Fair

Livestock exhibitor registration for the Illinois State Fair has moved online. Illinois State Fair Announces Move to Online Livestock Exhibitor Registration | Morning Ag Clips


Thursday, June 6, 2024
Democrats’ Rushed Election Law Changes Found Unconstitutional

Last month, Democrats’ elections bill was introduced, passed through the General Assembly, and signed into law in less than two days. This law, which changed elections rules mid-cycle, has now…