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Monday, December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. I am wishing you and your family a joyous day!


Friday, December 22, 2023
Illinois Back to Business New Business Grant Program

The Illinois Back to Business New Business Grant Program will provide financial relief of up to $30,000 to businesses that started between 2020 and 2021 and faced hardship due to…


Thursday, December 21, 2023
Happy First Day of Winter!

I would like to wish everyone a safe winter season. My favorite things about winter include sledding with my kids and grandkids, as well as playing hockey.


Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Bring Holiday Cheer to Our Veterans Through “Operation Rising Spirit”

Bring some holiday cheer to our nation’s heroes this year by joining “Operation Rising Spirit” and sending a card or letter to veterans living in one of Illinois’ five veterans’…


Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Learn About Famous Illinoisans at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Illinois has a long history full of many characters. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is honoring 39 people who have called the state home through an…


Monday, December 18, 2023
News From State Representative Dan Ugaste – December 18, 2023

ENERGY Bipartisan nuclear power plant bill signed into law.  The new Public Act 103-584 applies to small modular reactors which, by scale design, cannot generate enough heat to breach containment….


Saturday, December 16, 2023
Wreaths Across America Day

Wreaths Across America Day remembers the fallen and honors those who have served in the United States military. Today, volunteers across America will lay wreaths on the headstones of those…


Friday, December 15, 2023
Bill of Rights Day

On December 15th, 1791, the United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, which included the first 10 amendments in the U.S. Constitution. These amendments are the bedrock of…


Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Happy Birthday National Guard!

Happy Birthday to the U.S. National Guard! Established in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest military organization in the United States. Thank you to all of the men and…


Monday, December 11, 2023
News from State Representative Dan Ugaste – December 11, 2023

IMMIGRATION Thousands of migrants crowd into Chicago without shelter as winter approaches.  No plans exist for the more than 25,000 migrants now in the Chicago area who do not have…