New Year, New Laws, Part I
The year is coming to a close, and I am spending this last week before Christmas visiting with constituents and meeting with community leaders. I am also finalizing my legislative agenda for 2024. It is filled with legislation that promotes the conservative values of the people living in the 45th District. I had a wonderful […]
New Year’s Resolutions for the State of Illinois
Christmas is right around the corner, and once the hectic pace of the holidays subsides, Illinoisans will reflect and look forward with hope as they make resolutions for the new year. Everyone’s slate is clean on January 1. New stories can be written based on decisions people make each day. If you could place Illinois […]
Rules for Enforcement of “Assault Weapons” Ban Remain in Flux
Lawmakers Hear Testimony on AWB Rules Members of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) met December 12 to hear testimony from the Illinois State Police (ISP) on their proposed permanent rules for enforcement of the state’s so-called “assault weapon” ban (AWB). For now, ISP’s temporary emergency rules remain in effect since action on the proposed […]
Rescue Pets Find Forever Homes, New Leader for IL Farm Bureau, Shop with a Cop
Senator Andrew Chesney Hosts Successful Pet Rescue Event On December 2, my office partnered with the Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport for a very successful Pet Rescue Fair. There was a great turnout for the event, and a few animals were connected with new forever homes. Those who attended the three-hour event could interact […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Presents Scales Mound High School Trap Team with $500 Scholarship
Christmas came early this year for the Scales Mound High School Trap Team, when State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) surprised the students and coaches on December 5 with a $500 scholarship to help support the program. The scholarship was made available by the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus. “The Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus works to protect […]
We have so many reasons to be grateful!
As we enter this holiday season, there is so much for which we can be grateful. First of all, we live in a state with an abundance of potential and existing greatness. The farmers who put food on Illinois’ and the nation’s table deserve our highest gratitude. If you had a traditional turkey dinner for […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney to host Pet Rescue Event on Dec. 2 Tomorrow, December 2, I am partnering with the Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport for a Pet Rescue Fair. Visitors at the event will be able to interact with pets available for adoption and will enjoy half-price adoptions for cats. The fair takes place from […]
Senator Chesney to host Pet Rescue Event on December 2
On Saturday, December 2, Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with the Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport for a Pet Rescue Fair. Visitors at the event will be able to interact with pets available for adoption and enjoy half-price adoptions for cats. “People searching for the perfect pet do not need to look any […]
Political Gamesmanship is Alive and Well in Springfield
The General Assembly recently completed the 2023 Fall Veto Session, and there was no shortage of political gamesmanship on display. It is typical during veto session to examine bills with upcoming sunset dates and determine which ones will be continued. Two sunsetting bills took center stage during this year’s veto session. The first is 2017 […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Denounces Pritzker Decision to Divert $160 Million in DHS Funds Toward Migrant Crisis
On Thursday, Governor Pritzker announced a decision to divert $160 million from the state’s Department of Human Services budget to programs that provide assistance to immigrants arriving in Chicago. Upon hearing the announcement, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “Governor Pritzker should not be surprised that asylum seekers and illegal immigrants are […]