Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Illinois Gun Owners Send a Clear Message: Don’t Tread on Our Rights Last week, Illinoisans marched on the State Capitol for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD), standing up for the constitutional rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment. Organized by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA), IGOLD has become one of the leading 2nd […]
It’s Everyone’s Least Favorite Time of Year: Property Tax Bill Season
If you haven’t received it yet, you will soon be receiving what is probably your most dreaded piece of mail of the year— your property tax bill. Each year, homeowners across the state open their property tax bills with a familiar sense of dread. The numbers keep climbing, regardless of whether home values dip or […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Joins Homeland Security Secretary Noem at Springfield Press Conference On Wednesday of last week, I stood proudly with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and other like-minded conservatives at a Springfield press conference that highlighted Illinois’ dangerous pro-illegal immigrant policies and the devastating effect those policies have had on Illinois families. Secretary […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Stands with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to Expose Pritzker’s Dangerous Sanctuary State Policies
On Wednesday, Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) joined U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a press conference in Springfield to expose the deadly consequences of Governor Pritzker’s failed sanctuary state policies. Following the press conference, Senator Chesney issued the following statement: “Governor Pritzker and his radical Democrat allies have turned Illinois into a gangsters’ […]
When is Enough, Enough?
When it comes to Illinois Democrats’ insatiable appetite for spending, I must wonder: When is enough, enough? Each year in Springfield, we see the same troubling pattern: more spending, more government expansion, and more tax hikes. It’s a cycle that continues to punish working families and job creators across Illinois, and it’s clear that the […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Launches 2025 Summer Reading Program
To keep young minds active during the summer break from school, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is inviting children in his district to participate in his 2025 Summer Reading Program. “Reading over the summer isn’t just about keeping kids busy, it’s about giving them a head start for the next school year,” said Chesney. “This […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Pritzker’s Spending Surge Comes at Taxpayers’ Expense At a time when Illinois families are cutting back to make ends meet, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to fund massive government expansion, including what is shaping up to be the largest state budget in Illinois history. Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget is […]
Senator Andrew Chesney and Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson to Host FREE Community Shred Event
In an effort to help residents safely dispose of personal documents and protect themselves from identity theft, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) and Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson are hosting a free community shred event on Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Machesney Park Town Center. The shred truck will be […]
State Senator Andrew Chesney Praises President Trump’s First 100 Days: “A Transformational Moment for Illinois and the Nation”
As former President Donald J. Trump celebrates his first 100 days back in office, Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is highlighting several of the President’s key actions he believes have already delivered tangible benefits for the state of Illinois. “President Trump has done more to improve the lives of everyday Americans and Illinoisans than […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Illinois Senators Return to Springfield as the Final Weeks of Session Begin After spending the last two weeks in our home districts addressing the needs of our constituents, Illinois Senators are back in Springfield this week to begin reviewing and debating legislation recently passed by the House. In addition to considering bills that have advanced […]