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 […]
Valentines for Seniors is More than Just a Card Drop
My office recently completed its first annual Valentines for Seniors program, and the response from the community exceeded all expectations. Between February 14 and15, my staff and I delivered over 2,300 valentines to 30 different nursing homes, and assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care centers in the seven-county region that makes up the 45th Senate District. […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address
Governor JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday before a joint session of the General Assembly. Following the speech, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “Republicans have been warning Governor Pritzker for years that the COVID relief funds would eventually dry up and that he should exercise restraint with spending. […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney Delivers over 3,200 Valentines On February 14 and 15, my staff and I delivered more than 3,200 homemade valentines to seniors living in nursing homes and assisted living centers in the seven counties that comprise the 45th District. The deliveries were part of the Senate Republicans’ annual Valentines for Seniors program. This year, […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Delivers over 2,300 Valentines to Local Seniors
On Valentine’s Day, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) brought a great deal of joy to seniors in the 45th District when he and his staff delivered over 2,300 homemade valentines to seniors living in nursing homes and assisted living centers. The deliveries were part of the Senate Republicans’ annual Valentines for Seniors program. Chesney’s 45th […]
New Threats to Public Safety
The same Chicago Democrat who brought us the SAFE-T Act (House Bill 3653) has filed new legislation that would further threaten public safety and impede law enforcement efforts to keep our communities safe. As you may recall, the so-called SAFE-T Act was pushed through in the middle of the night when fewer eyes were following […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to U.S. House Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
On February 13, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for allegedly violating immigration laws passed by the U.S. Congress. In response to the impeachment vote, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “I applaud the efforts by the U.S. House to impeach Secretary Mayorkas, who has […]