March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

The Chicago Bears are poised to move to the suburbs. But are Illinois lawmakers – and local taxpayers – going to help them do it?

People looking for an option to shred unwanted, sensitive or old documents are invited to an Elburn event Oct. 4. The Elburn Countryside Food Pantry also will accept non-perishable food donations

A state law designed to prevent lawsuits that curtail public participation in government now explicitly protects the news media.

Two weeks after confirming he was considering a run for Illinois governor, State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, decided to seek a fifth term instead.

Four-term State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, said he is exploring a possible run for Illinois governor, even as Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday morning he would seek a third term.

Gov. JB Pritzker will run for a third term as governor. He’s officially making the reelection announcement Thursday in a four-stop tour that spans Chicago, Rockford, Peoria and Springfield.

How would you assess the SAFE-T Act? Dan Ugaste: Overall it is not working well, but I do support some parts

After years of negotiations and continued opposition from service providers, Illinois appears poised to prohibit employers from using a federal exemption that allows them to pay individuals with disabilities less than the minimum wage

State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, has presented his third quarter Small Business Spotlight to Everything Pedal, a bike shop located at 135 N. La Fox Street in South Elgin.