Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Illinois Senators Return to Springfield as the Final Weeks of Session Begin After spending the last two weeks in our home districts addressing the needs of our constituents, Illinois Senators are back in Springfield this week to begin reviewing and debating legislation recently passed by the House. In addition to considering bills that have advanced […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney Stands Up for Female Students’ Rights at Hononegah High School It was recently brought to my attention that biological males have been changing clothes in the girls’ locker room at Hononegah High School in Rockton. Last week State Representative John Cabello and I attended the Board of Education meeting for the Hononegah Community […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Requests Federal Guidance from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports
Today, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) joined his Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting federal guidance to ensure fairness in girls’ and women’s athletics in Illinois high schools. The letter follows conflicting guidance from state agencies and growing concerns about how to uphold the intent of Title […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Co-Host Pet Food Donation Drive for Friends Forever Humane Society of Freeport
A strong advocate for the humane treatment of animals, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with the Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors for a pet food donation drive to replenish supplies at the Friends Forever Humane Society of Freeport. The drive will take place from April 28-May 16. “There is no better pet than […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Urges Passage of Family Farm Preservation Act on Agriculture Day in Springfield
In remarks delivered to hundreds of agriculture leaders and FFA students who were in Springfield for Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day on April 9, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport), Republican Spokesperson for the Senate Agriculture Committee, called on Governor JB Pritzker to prioritize the elimination of the estate tax, which Chesney said is “ripping apart family […]
Local Control Under Attack: Why Governor Pritzker Wants to Eliminate Township Government
Township government is often about neighbors helping neighbors. From the quality of schools and libraries to the parks we enjoy, we rely on local leaders to make decisions that align with the priorities of their constituents. Township government is a crucial part of this framework. It’s the most local, most accountable, and most efficient form […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Leads Republican Voices on Agriculture Committee With the 2025 spring legislative session in full swing, the Senate Agriculture Committee is meeting regularly to consider legislation that has the potential to affect Illinois’ farming and agribusiness community. As the ranking Republican on this important committee, it is a privilege to have an elevated voice in […]
Agriculture: Celebrating the Heart of Illinois’ Economy
National Agriculture Week recently wrapped up, and in Illinois, the week is the perfect time to remember and celebrate the essential role farming and agriculture play in our daily lives. It is also an opportunity to appreciate the hard work, dedication, and innovations of farmers and agribusiness professionals who drive not only the nation’s food […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney Pushes Election Integrity Legislation President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” which introduces significant changes to U.S. election procedures concerning voting rights and non-citizens. Key provisions of the President’s order include the following common sense measures: Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration: The […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Homeschool Families Pack Illinois Capitol to Defend Education Freedom Thousands of homeschooling families packed the Illinois State Capitol last week to protest House Bill 2827, which advanced out of the Education Policy Committee on an 8-4 vote with all House Republicans voting against it. Democrats advanced the bill despite a record-breaking 51,000 witness slips filed against […]