Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Andrew Chesney Welcomes IL Director of Agriculture to First Agriculture Advisory Committee Meeting of 2024 Over 60 leaders from the Northwest Illinois farming and agriculture community gathered at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau building last Tuesday for my 2024 Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting. Jerry Costello, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, was the […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Welcomes IL Director of Agriculture to First Agriculture Advisory Committee Meeting of 2024
Over 60 leaders from the Northwest Illinois farming and agriculture community gathered at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau building on Tuesday for State Senator Andrew Chesney’s (R-Freeport) spring 2024 Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting. Jerry Costello, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, was the keynote speaker. “Agriculture is the top economic driver in the State […]
As Evictions Begin at Chicago Migrant Shelters, Northwest Counties Take Proactive Steps of Protection
After postponing the evictions of migrants and illegal immigrants from Chicago shelters for months, Chicago leaders began an official eviction process on March 17. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and members of his Administration said thousands will be evicted from Chicago shelters over the next few months. When announcing the enforcement of evictions, Mayor Johnson said, […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Stephenson County Board to Consider Non-Sanctuary County Resolution Last week members of the Stephenson County Board’s Administration & Legal Affairs Committee recommended approval of a resolution that would make Stephenson County the first county in Northwest Illinois to declare itself a “Non-Sanctuary County.” If passed, Stephenson County would join other units of local government that […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
As Committee Deadline Approaches, Legislators Vet Hundreds of Bills This Friday is an important week at the Capitol, as all bills must clear a substantive committee by the end of the day on Friday, March 15. As of Friday, March 8, there were still 692 bills that await a hearing before one of the many […]
It’s Time to Eliminate Illinois’ Sales Tax on Groceries
As a public official, I have always fought to lower taxes for my constituents. From my time on the Freeport City Council to my tenure in the Illinois House of Representatives to my current role as the State Senator for the 45th District in Northwest Illinois, lightening the tax burden for Illinoisans has always been […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling that Trump Cannot be Removed from Ballot
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled unanimously that no state has the power or authority to remove Donald Trump from the presidential ballot. In response to the decision, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “The U.S. Supreme Court has put the progressive left in check and has sent […]
Migrant Population in IL Increases by 821% in Two Years
A recent Bloomberg News report points to the massive influx of migrants and illegal immigrants who are heading to Illinois once they enter the United States. The article examined the addresses provided by migrants for immigration court cases. According to the report’s metrics, there was an increase of 821% in the number of migrants listing […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to Court Ruling that Removes Donald Trump from Ballot
In response to the Cook County court decision this week to remove candidate Donald Trump from the ballot in Illinois, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “The decision to remove Donald Trump from the ballot in this state proves the Democrat Party is not about ballot access, but only cares about ballot […]
Governor Proposes $1 Billion in Tax Increases to Cover Expenses for His Migrant Crisis
On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual combined Budget Address and State of the State Address and proposed a billion dollars in tax increases to fund the growing price tag of the migrant and illegal immigrant crisis that he invited. I think it is wrong to raise taxes on Illinois families and businesses to […]