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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Illinois Facing Critical Child Care Provider Shortage

Over the past decade, Illinois has experienced a 33% decline in licensed child care providers, losing nearly 4,300 facilities and about 38,000 licensed slots for children. Here’s what’s driving this…


Thursday, January 23, 2025
Reps. Ugaste, Ford Urge Establishing Accountability Mechanisms for Elected Officials

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and State Representative La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) are urging the General Assembly to work together to hold elected government officials accountable. Rep….


Thursday, January 23, 2025
Stellantis to Re-Open Assembly Plant, Bring 1,500 Jobs Back to Illinois

Stellantis is expected to bring more than 1,500 jobs back to Illinois when the automaker re-opens its assembly plant in Belvidere. Stellantis to reopen Illinois plant, reinstate 1,500 jobs in…


Thursday, January 23, 2025
IDFPR Announces Four Additional Licensure Professions

Four additional professions are now available for licensure via IDFPR’s new online licensing system. We’r… – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | Facebook


Wednesday, January 22, 2025
ICF Conservation Achievement Scholarships

Applications are now open for the 2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program. These $2,000 scholarships are awarded to outstanding high school seniors in Illinois who demonstrate effective, voluntary, long-term dedication to…


Wednesday, January 22, 2025
General Assembly Needs to Get Serious About Ethics Reforms

House Republicans have introduced numerous anti-corruption measures over the years but the majority party refuses to make these necessary ethics reforms. We need action today to hold elected officials accountable…


Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Welcome Back, President Trump!

Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday. We look forward to working together with his administration to make our state and nation…


Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Urges Governor to Repeal TRUST Act

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is calling on Governor Pritzker to repeal the TRUST Act and allow local law enforcement officials to cooperate with federal authorities to…


Wednesday, January 22, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – January 22, 2025

GENERAL ASSEMBLY House Republican Leader Tony McCombie Announces Leadership Team.  Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie has announced her Leadership team for the 104th General Assembly. “My leadership team is…


Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Tribune Editorial: It’s Time for Recall Options in Illinois

In Illinois, we need mechanisms in place to recall poorly performing elected officials who need to be held accountable. It’s time to give voters that power, with appropriate safeguards built…