Andrew Chesney

ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR
45TH DISTRICT

Senator Andrew Chesney Named Most Conservative State Senator in Illinois

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has been officially recognized as the most conservative State Senator in Illinois, according to the legislative scorecard recently released by the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACU), the non-profit educational arm of the Conservative Political Action Conference Foundation (CPAC), for votes taken in 2024. Chesney earned the highest legislative score in […]

Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review

Chesney: Out and About in the 45th District Last week I spent a lot of time visiting with constituent groups and discussing issues important to those living in Northwest Illinois. These conversations are vital, as they help me understand the priorities and challenges of the people I represent in Springfield. In the photo above, I’m […]

Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review

Illinois Faces Costly SNAP Penalties, Senate Republicans Call for Transparency Republican lawmakers are calling for increased transparency after recent reports have emerged showing Illinois could owe the federal government over $700 million annually due to high error rates in its administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families […]

Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Signing of Anti-Gun Rights Bills

On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law two new bills that further erode Second Amendment rights in the State of Illinois. Upon learning of the signing of Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 1373, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “These two bills chip away at personal responsibility and constitutional freedoms […]

Illinois’ New Delivery Tax Proposal is a Chicago Bailout in Disguise

When Democrat politicians in Springfield talk about “reform,” taxpayers should brace for impact, because, more often than not, “reform” means more tax hikes. Their latest scheme? A $1.50 Delivery Tax, or what many have called the “Amazon Tax,” on nearly every package or food order delivered to your door. Legislative Democrats are calling it a […]

Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review

Senator Chesney Files Resolution Urging Pritzker to Opt-In to Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program Back in 2023, I was a vocal advocate for the continuation and expansion of the Illinois Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship Program. The program was a lifeline for tens of thousands of Illinois families that were seeking a better […]