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Monday, April 15, 2024
Rep. Ugaste Filing Bill To Stiffen Penalties on Those Who Block Highways During Protests

State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) expects a bill to be filed soon establishing stiffer penalties for individuals who block traffic while protesting. Blocking traffic on busy interstates and freeways is…


Sunday, April 14, 2024
Enjoy National Gardening Day!

Today is National Gardening Day. Whether you plant vegetables, flowers, houseplants, or anything else, today is the perfect time to get outside and celebrate gardening!


Saturday, April 13, 2024
IDOA Offering Free Agrichemical Container Recycling

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is hosting free agrichemical container recycling throughout the state this summer. Learn more from the article below. Illinois Department of Ag to Offer Free Recycling…


Friday, April 12, 2024
Beware of Tax Preparation Scams and ‘Ghost Preparers’

There’s not much time left to file your state and federal tax returns, but don’t let the rush let you fall victim to a scam. Here’s how you can avoid…


Friday, April 12, 2024
Rising Grocery Prices Put Huge Strain on Family Budgets

Grocery prices across the U.S. have risen more than 25% since 2020 and have put a huge strain on family budgets. Here are some tips to help, but we in…


Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Kayla’s Hope: It’s OKAY to not be OKAY

I would like to highlight a great cause in our community called Kayla’s Hope. I attended the Hope Blooms Gala this past weekend and had the privilege of meeting the Lehmann…


Monday, April 8, 2024
Rep. Ugaste and Staff View Solar Eclipse

My staff and I are testing glasses from the Illinois Optometric Association in preparation to watch today’s solar eclipse. Thanks to the IOA for providing the 65th District with glasses…


Monday, April 8, 2024
SAFE-T Act Making Illinois Less Safe

Six months after the full implementation of cashless bail, and other provisions, of the SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents are finding themselves anything but safe. Read more from the Caucus Blog:…


Sunday, April 7, 2024
Latest Episode of the Capitol Crimes Podcast

No matter where you live, whether its in a big city, a suburban neighborhood or a small rural town — your community could be impacted by human trafficking. Learn how…


Sunday, April 7, 2024
National Library Week April 7-13

National Library Week celebrates the importance of libraries across the country. Libraries offer more than books and are a great resource for research, technology, internet access, and more. Stop by…