Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney to Host Annual Pet Adoption Event on December 14 Animal welfare is an issue that is very important to me. I authored Illinois’ original law banning pet store sales of puppy mill animals and co-sponsored the law that prohibits testing facilities from engaging in toxicological experiments involving dogs and cats. I am pleased […]
Key Takeaways from Seven Community Connections Meetings in Northwest Illinois
At a recent series of town-hall-style events I hosted across the 45th Senate District, residents took advantage of the opportunity to voice their opinions on various topics. Events were held in Genoa (DeKalb County), Rockton (Winnebago County), Machesney Park (Winnebago County), Savanna (Carroll County), Freeport (Stephenson County), Elizabeth (Jo Daviess County), and Oregon (Ogle County). […]
Northwest Illinois Conservative Values on Full Display in Chesney Survey Results
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently mailed a 2024 legislative survey to constituents throughout the 45th Senate District, and the results reaffirmed the conservative values held by those who live in Northwest Illinois. “We mailed the survey without regard to political affiliation, so Republicans, Democrats, Independents and others with no political affiliation all received it,” […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Named Manufacturing Champion on Recent IMA Legislative Scorecard
In recognition of his votes taken in the legislature that benefit manufacturers and the broader business community in Illinois, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has been named a “Champion of Manufacturing” by the Illinois Manufacturing Association (IMA). “Illinois manufacturers appreciate Senator Chesney, who has a strong record of supporting policies vital to advancing the industry and […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Wraps Up Community Connections Tour with Successful Events in Elizabeth and Oregon I want to thank everyone who took the time to attend one or more of the seven Community Connections events I held across the 45th District. The tour wrapped up last week with events in Elizabeth and Oregon, with events also held […]
Chesney Survey Results Reaffirm Traditional Values of Northwest Illinois
As the State Senator representing the 45th District in Northwest Illinois, it is important to me to seek input from my constituents on a regular basis. Several weeks ago I mailed a fall survey to households across the 45th Senate District. The survey was mailed without regard to political affiliation. Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and others […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Fall Survey Reaffirms Northwest Illinois Conservative Values Several weeks ago I mailed a fall survey to households across the 45th Senate District. The survey was mailed without regard to political affiliation. Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and others received it to ensure accurate results. While the results cannot be considered “scientific,” they do provide an excellent […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Conclude Community Connections Tour with September Events in Elizabeth and Oregon
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is wrapping up his Community Connections Tour with events in Elizabeth on September 11 and in Oregon on September 12. The September 11 event will be co-hosted by Jo Daviess County Board Chairman LaDon Trost, Elizabeth Village President Jason Thomasson, and Jo Daviess County Board member Mike Dittmar, and the […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Enjoys Record Turnout at Freeport Community Connections Event We filled one of the meeting rooms at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau building last Wednesday when I hosted my latest Community Connections meeting. Stephenson County Board Chairman Scott Helms co-hosted the event with me and it was a great opportunity for the two of us […]
Democrats Deliver, It’s Just Not in the Way they would Like People to Believe
In a remarkable turn of events last week, Republicans and Democrats were aligned on supporting police and using fences and walls to keep people outside of spaces where they’re not supposed to be. No, pigs weren’t flying, and the underworld had not frozen over. Last week, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) was hosted in Chicago. […]