McHenry Times

Ugaste receives Illinois Fraternal Order of Police endorsement in state House re-election bid

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 30, 2020

Veteran state Rep. Dan Ugaste has received the endorsement of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police and its 33,000 members in his re-election campaign.

Republican state representative Ugaste receives Chicago Tribune endorsement

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2020

Veteran state Rep. Dan Ugaste has received the endorsement of the Chicago Tribune in his run against Democrat Martha Paschke in the 65th District.

Ugaste hardly surprised by Madigan's defiance: 'A subpoena has to be allowed'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2020

State Rep. Dan Ugaste struggles to understand how longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan can justify in his own mind refusing to appear before a special committee now probing corruption in Spingfield.

Ugaste insists 'every voter has a right to know' where Democrat candidates stand on Pritzker's tax hike threat

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 3, 2020

State Rep. Dan Ugaste thinks every Democrat General Assembly candidate should have to answer for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s latest tax threat.

Ugaste urges governor to follow 'the advice of the experts' and allow high school sports to resume

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 26, 2020

Veteran state Rep. Dan Ugaste wants to see Gov. J.B. Pritzker start to follow his own advice.

Ugaste claims his state House opponent is 'directly tied' to embattled House speaker

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2020

With Election Day less than two months away and early voting set to kick in much sooner, veteran state Rep. Dan Ugaste is planning a Day of Action he hopes will reingratiate himself with voters.

Ugaste warns 'the reputation of the House is at stake' as special commission reviews Madigan's role in ComEd scandal

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 10, 2020

State Rep. Dan Ugaste argues the latest arrest of a former ComEd top executive in the still unfolding federal corruption probe in which longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan has also been implicated sends an irrefutable message.

Ugaste fears Illinois' actual corruption tab could far exceed study's report of $550 million per year

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 4, 2020

State Rep. Dan Ugaste wonders about the accuracy of the numbers detailed in a new study that puts the tab Illinois taxpayers are forced to pay in corruption costs each year at over $550 million.

Ugaste warns 'solid ethics legislation' will be needed for people to regain trust in Illinois government

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 31, 2020

State Rep. Dan Ugaste argues you don’t have to look far to find examples of why this isn’t the time to do away with restrictions banning patronage hiring in Illinois state government.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives blasts opponent over continued silence as corruption probes into House Democrats continue

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives is calling out U.S. Rep. Sean Casten over his continued silence in the wake of longtime state Sen. Terry Link recently becoming the third high-ranking Democrat official over the last year to be implicated in a criminal inquiry.

From Lake County Gazette

Wilcox notes it's 'disappointing ... but not surprising' to see another Democrat state legislator facing charges

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Veteran state Sen. Craig Wilcox grows philosophical when it comes to assessing the latest round of corruption in Springfield.

Ugaste remains skeptical of Springfield Democrats' sudden push for ethics reform as inquiry into speaker continues

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 18, 2020

State Rep. Dan Ugaste wants to know what’s taken Democrats in Springfield so long to join the fight for ethical reforms.

From Lake County Gazette

GOP property tax task force members push for action after frustrating year

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is among a group of Republican lawmakers calling for a renewed focus on the critical issue of property-tax reform.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives calls out incumbent opponent over limited debate schedule

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives thinks there’s a good reason why Rep. Sean Casten is strongly resisting committing to an adequate debate schedule in their 6th Congressional District showdown.

Ugaste insists governor knows special session on ethics reform would be 'a problem for his party'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 11, 2020

Veteran state Rep. Dan Ugaste thinks he’s figured out why Gov. J.B. Pritzker is committed to doing everything he can to keep lawmakers as far away from Springfield as he can.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives calls for tax credits to support parents educating their children during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives is pushing a tax policy change designed to help families cover educational costs for their children during these uncharted times.

From Lake County Gazette

Wilcox sees Illinois consumers as 'real victims' in Madigan-ComEd probe

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

State Sen. Craig Wilcox feels its time supporters of ethical reform in Springfield put their money where their mouth is.

Ugaste demands Democratic challenger 'take a stand' and call for embattled speaker to step down

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 4, 2020

State Rep. Dan Ugaste wants to see Martha Paschke take a stand.

From Lake County Gazette

Wilcox laments Democrats will stand by embattled speaker for piece of his $23 million campaign war chest

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

State Sen. Craig Wilcox insists he can think of at least $23 million reasons why Democratic lawmakers in Springfield continue to stand by embattled House Speaker Mike Madigan.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Republican Congressional hopeful Ives wonders why state Democrat leaders won't root out corruption

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Republican Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives bemoans what she thinks government in Illinois has deteriorated into.