Senator Andrew Chesney Renews Call for Repeal of the TRUST Act and SAFE-T Act after Fatal Crash Involving Repeat DUI Offender/ Illegal Immigrant
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) was joined by State Representatives Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) at the Stephenson County Courthouse on Tuesday for a press conference where they demanded the full repeal of Illinois’ TRUST Act and SAFE-T Act, following an August 9 double fatality car crash that involved a repeat DUI […]
Is Pritzker the Pot or the Kettle in Texas Redistricting Game?
Governor JB Pritzker is no stranger to political theater. Still, his latest performance, welcoming Texas Democrats to Illinois as heroes for fleeing a redistricting vote, should earn him an award for brazen hypocrisy. A group of Texas House Democrats arrived in Illinois last week to avoid a quorum at the Texas State Capitol, blocking a […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Constituent Services Staff to Hold Traveling Office Hours Across 45th District
In an effort to bring the services his office provides to constituents in their own communities, State Senator Andrew Chesney’s (R-Freeport) constituent services staff will be holding Traveling Office Hours in several communities across the 45th District in the coming weeks. “My highly trained constituent services staff is very skilled at helping residents cut through […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Named Most Conservative State Senator in Illinois
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has been officially recognized as the most conservative State Senator in Illinois, according to the legislative scorecard recently released by the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACU), the non-profit educational arm of the Conservative Political Action Conference Foundation (CPAC), for votes taken in 2024. Chesney earned the highest legislative score in […]
Legislation Championed by Senator Andrew Chesney to Help Eliminate CWD in Illinois’ Deer Population Signed into Law
Two pieces of wildlife/hunting legislation meant to control the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) among Illinois’ deer population were signed into law on August 1 by the Governor. State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) served as a Chief Co-Sponsor of both measures. “Chronic wasting disease is a fatal, neurodegenerative disease that affects deer, elk, moose, […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to Governor Pritzker’s Decision to Help Texas Democrats Shirk Mapmaking Responsibilities
As Texas Democrats flee their state to avoid redistricting duties and take refuge in Illinois, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is drawing attention to the complete hypocrisy being displayed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker: “JB Pritzker blatantly lied to the people of Illinois when he campaigned on a promise to veto gerrymandered maps, then […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney: Out and About in the 45th District Last week I spent a lot of time visiting with constituent groups and discussing issues important to those living in Northwest Illinois. These conversations are vital, as they help me understand the priorities and challenges of the people I represent in Springfield. In the photo above, I’m […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Illinois Faces Costly SNAP Penalties, Senate Republicans Call for Transparency Republican lawmakers are calling for increased transparency after recent reports have emerged showing Illinois could owe the federal government over $700 million annually due to high error rates in its administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Signing of Anti-Gun Rights Bills
On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law two new bills that further erode Second Amendment rights in the State of Illinois. Upon learning of the signing of Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 1373, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “These two bills chip away at personal responsibility and constitutional freedoms […]
Illinois’ New Delivery Tax Proposal is a Chicago Bailout in Disguise
When Democrat politicians in Springfield talk about “reform,” taxpayers should brace for impact, because, more often than not, “reform” means more tax hikes. Their latest scheme? A $1.50 Delivery Tax, or what many have called the “Amazon Tax,” on nearly every package or food order delivered to your door. Legislative Democrats are calling it a […]