Senator Andrew Chesney Urges Governor Pritzker to Opt-In to Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program through SR 383
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is calling on Governor JB Pritzker to stop playing politics with children’s futures and immediately opt Illinois into the new federal school choice tax credit scholarship program included in President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” His call to action was filed in Springfield this week as Senate Resolution 383. This […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Illinois Brings in Record-High Revenue and STILL Hikes Taxes in New Budget Democrat lawmakers approved another record-high budget this year, even after the state collected the highest amount of revenue in Illinois history last year (a record $54 billion in tax revenue). The new spending plan includes nearly $1 billion in additional tax hikes and […]
Tax Credit Scholarship Program Gets a Second Chance; Will Pritzker Say Yes?
Not too long ago, Illinois had an incredibly successful tax credit school scholarship program that empowered low-and middle-income families to choose the best education for their children. “Invest in Kids” allowed donors to receive state tax credits for contributions made to scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) that provided scholarships to help students attend private schools. It was […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Democrats Pile On New Taxes at Start of New Fiscal Year The new fiscal year for the State of Illinois began on July 1, and with it came a new slew of tax hikes courtesy of Statehouse Democrats. Here are just a few things that are now a little more expensive thanks to bills passed […]
State Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to U.S. House Passage of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
On July 3, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Senate-amended version of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Following the tallying of the vote, Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “Today’s passage of the Big Beautiful Bill in the U.S. House marks a major victory for hardworking Americans and […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Governor Pritzker Announces Intent to Seek Third Term Last week, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that he intends to run for a third term in office. Illinois does not place term limits on governors, and Pritzker will be the first to pursue a third term since the 1980s. First elected in 2018, Pritzker has served as […]
Celebrating Agriculture and Farmers During County Fair Season
It’s county fair season in Illinois! These fairs allow our state’s most significant industry to take center stage. From livestock shows and 4-H competitions to tractor pulls and homemade pies, county fairs are more than just fun community events. They’re a celebration of Illinois agriculture and the hardworking families who make it all possible. Farming […]
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Chesney Files Law Suit Challenging Constitutionality of Budget Adoption Process Late at night on May 31, the Democrat Majority in Illinois rammed through the budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2025. They relied on a dishonest process that lacked transparency and all but eliminated the opportunity for lawmakers to fully read, […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Host IPASS on Demand Event in Genoa
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to Genoa for an IPASS on Demand event on Tuesday, June 24. “We have seen a tremendous response to these events, and I will continue to host them across the 45th District as long as the demand is there,” said Chesney. […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Travels to Washington, D.C. for Pritzker Testimony on Sanctuary State Policies I was part of a small group of conservative Illinois lawmakers who traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to watch Governor J.B. Pritzker try to defend Illinois’ sanctuary state policies, and the billions of dollars his policies have cost this state’s taxpayers. While […]