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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte to Host Prescription Drug Drop Off Event in South Elgin

Rep. Dan Ugaste and Sen. Don DeWitte will host a Prescription Drug Drop Off event with the South Elgin Police Department Friday, May 16, from 9-11 a.m. Please join us…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Rep. Ugaste: Families Deserve a Balanced Budget with Tax Relief

Springfield, IL – With just days left in the legislative session, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) offered clear criteria for what he is looking for in the State Budget. Democrats…


Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony

The Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield is a powerful reminder of the bravery, strength, and heroism of firefighters.  This morning, we paid tribute to the…


Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Governor Pritzker Appoints Brother-in-Law to U of I Board of Trustees

On Friday, Governor Pritzker appointed his own brother-in-law to serve on the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. The Governor’s Office says this action does not violate the Illinois state…


Friday, May 2, 2025
House Republicans Strongly Oppose Any Tax Hikes in FY ’26 Budget

Illinoisans already pay the highest effective tax rates in the nation. We will not negotiate a budget with any tax hikes. Illinois House GOP strongly oppose potential tax hikes in…


Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Cites Failed Democratic Leadership, Calls For Bold Measures to Reclaim Illinois

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is calling for bold and conservative leadership to set a new course for Illinois amidst seven straight years of failed Democratic policies…


Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Governor Pritzker Crosses Dangerous Line in Calling for Violence

This weekend, Governor Pritzker crossed a dangerous line in calling for violence and mass disruption against Republicans, even going so far as to say, “These Republicans cannot know a moment…


Thursday, April 17, 2025
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – April 17, 2025

CRIMINAL LAW Windhorst Leads Advocacy for Crime Victims in Resentencing Debate.  State Representative Patrick Windhorst has long advocated for crime victims as Massac County State’s Attorney and now as an Illinois legislator….


Thursday, April 17, 2025
Rep. Ugaste Joins Panel Discussion on Sanctuary City Policies on Fox 32 Chicago

Last night in a panel discussion during Paris on Politics on Fox 32, I discussed how to keep Illinois safe by repealing our sanctuary state status.


Monday, April 14, 2025
Reminder! Tomorrow is the Income Tax Return Filing Deadline

The Illinois Department of Revenue has expanded its call center hours in advance of tomorrow’s tax filing deadline. If you need help filing your taxes with the state of Illinois,…