Hypocrisy within the Chicago Teachers Union
An interesting news story broke recently that shined a light on hypocrisy within the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and the Illinois Democratic Party. I have written previously about the Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship Program. This program, you may recall, provides a tax credit to Illinoisans who donate to a fund that provides tuition […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Counties within 45th Senate District to lose approximately $10 2 million lost revenue from cash bonds The elimination of cash bail, a key component of the SAFE-T Act officially takes effect today, September 18. Among other things, the SAFE T Act creates a standard that all defendants are presumed eligible for pretrial release. State’s Attorneys […]
Sweeping Changes to Illinois’ Bail System Take Effect on September 18
With the recent Illinois Supreme Court decision that upheld the no-cash bail provisions in the so-called SAFE-T Act, these sweeping changes to our bail system will take effect on September 18. Among other things, the SAFE T Act creates a standard that all defendants are presumed eligible for pretrial release. State’s Attorneys must petition the […]
Senator Andrew Chesney and Stephenson County Sheriff Collect 82 Pounds of Pharmaceuticals at Drug Take-Back Event
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) and Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall are pleased to announce that 82 pounds of expired and unused medications were collected at a drug take-back event held in Lena over the weekend. “There is a drug overdose epidemic in this country that demands our attention,” said Chesney. “For our drug take-back […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
SAFE-T Act update: ‘No cash bail’ set to take effect September 18 Since the final day of the 2021 lame-duck session, the SAFE-T Act has been highly criticized among the public, law enforcement, and state’s attorneys. Now, two and half years later and after multiple court battles, the “no cash bail” provisions found within the […]
Legislative Update from Senator Andrew Chesney
Senator Chesney and Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana to Host Tele-Town Hall Meeting On Wednesday, September 6, I am partnering with Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana for a 6:30 PM Tele-Town Hall Meeting. A call will be made to households in the 45th Senate District at 6:30 PM on September 6, and residents will be […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to partner with Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall for prescription drug drop-off event
In an effort to keep dangerous drugs out of the hands of potential abusers and out of the water supply, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall for a prescription drug drop-off event on September 9 in Lena. “By properly disposing of unused and expired medications, we are preventing […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Partner with Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana for September 6 Tele-Town Hall Meeting
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana on Wednesday, September 6 for a 6:30 PM Tele-Town Hall Meeting. Senator Chesney’s & Sheriff Caruana’s Tele-Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, September 6 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM A call will be made to households in the 45th Senate District at 6:30 PM […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Governor takes action on remaining bills; all but six become law All legislation that passed the General Assembly during the 2023 spring session has now been acted upon by the Governor. With more than 550 bills being approved by both legislative chambers, all were signed into law with the exception of six, which were either […]
Embracing Agriculture in Illinois
Illinois’ annual celebration of agriculture just ended with the closing of the Illinois State Fair on August 20th. We had some livestock participants and winners in various categories from the 45th District, and I want to thank all the FFA, 4-H, and other livestock exhibitors who took the time to raise, groom, feed, and prepare […]