Press Releases
Fwd: 2/29 – Celebrate Leap Day with Rep. Dan Ugaste!
Come out and celebrate the holiday that only comes around once every 4 years with State Representative Dan Ugaste! Join us for Dan’s Leap Day Fundraiser on Thursday, February 29th! Details below we hope to see you there! Celebrate Leap Day with State Rep. Dan Ugaste! Thursday, February 29th! 5:30 – 7:30 PM – Drinks…
Read MoreDan Ugaste Campaign Committee Invites All Citizens To Attend Fundraiser September 22nd
For Immediate Release: September 19, 2022 Contact: Dan Ugaste Campaign Phone: 847.595.0522 GENEVA, ILLINOIS – The Citizens For Ugaste campaign committee is inviting all members of the general public to join us to help provide financial and moral support for State Representative Dan Ugaste in his efforts to seek a third term in office representing…
Read MoreChicago Tribune Endorses Dan Ugaste
Republican incumbent Dan Ugaste of Geneva has a good counterpoint to the argument by many Democrats that Michael Madigan should step down as House Speaker and state Democratic Party chairman only if he is convicted of allegations stemming from the ongoing ComEd bribery scandal. “This is not a court of law,” Ugaste says. “This is…
Read MoreAs Marine Storms Madigan’s Bluff – Ugaste Demands Transparency From Paschke
As Marine Storms Madigan’s Bluff – Ugaste Demands Transparency From Paschke GENEVA, ILLINOIS – More than four days ago, former U.S. Marine and current Democrat Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-84) announced her candidacy to become the new Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, setting up the first challenge from a Democrat to Speaker…
Read MoreDan Ugaste Endorsed By The Illinois Fraternal Order Of Police
Dan Ugaste Endorsed By The Illinois Fraternal Order Of Police GENEVA – State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-65) has been formally endorsed by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), which represents over 33,000 active and retired Illinois police officers. Ugaste accepted the endorsement and support of the police organization with gratitude and vowed to work…
Read MoreSheriffs of Illinois PAC Announces Ugaste as a “Sheriffs’ Star” Award Recipient
Springfield, Ill. — Sheriffs of Illinois PAC today announce its “Sheriffs’ Star” legislative endorsement for the 101 st General Assembly. The program is further engaging Illinois Sheriffs in the policy-making process. It is now more important than ever that law enforcement have legislators that value the protections and services provided by law enforcement. “Legislators write…
Read MoreUgaste Legislation Requires Legislative Input in Emergency Response
GENEVA—Due to Governor Pritzker’s continued unilateral response to the state’s coronavirus pandemic, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) filed legislation to require legislative approval on emergency declarations. The legislation, HB5790, provides that if the Governor issues a disaster proclamation, he may extend the proclamation or make an additional proclamation regarding the same disaster, but it must…
Read MoreUgaste Opposes New IDPH Rule
GENEVA—This week Governor Pritzker’s administration issued an additional executive order creating a new penalty, including jail time and up to a $2,500 fine, for businesses who defy the Stay at Home Order and attempt to reopen. State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), who has backed small businesses in Illinois by supporting the Fair Business Treatment Act,…
Read MoreUgaste and Other Kane County Republican Leaders Launch Community Care Package Events this Saturday, May 16
For Immediate Release- May 12, 2020 (St. Charles)- A group of Republican Kane County elected officials and candidates are leading two events this Saturday to distribute free Community Care Packages to people in need at locations in Elgin and St. Charles via a drive-in, no contact, delivery system. The first event will be from 10-12 at the New Life Covenant Church at 2250 W.…
Read MoreUgaste Statement on Pritzker’s 5 Phase Plan
GENEVA, IL – On Tuesday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker released his 5 Phase plan to reopen Illinois. This 5 Phase plan broke the state into four regions, and laid out criteria that is needed for each zone to advance to the next phase. The Governor stated that currently the state as a whole is in…
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