Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
SAFE-T Act update: ‘No cash bail’ set to take effect September 18 Since the final day of the 2021 lame-duck session, the SAFE-T Act has been highly criticized among the public, law enforcement, and state’s attorneys. Now, two and half years later and after multiple court battles, the “no cash bail” provisions found within the […]
Legislative Update from Senator Andrew Chesney
Senator Chesney and Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana to Host Tele-Town Hall Meeting On Wednesday, September 6, I am partnering with Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana for a 6:30 PM Tele-Town Hall Meeting. A call will be made to households in the 45th Senate District at 6:30 PM on September 6, and residents will be […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to partner with Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall for prescription drug drop-off event
In an effort to keep dangerous drugs out of the hands of potential abusers and out of the water supply, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall for a prescription drug drop-off event on September 9 in Lena. “By properly disposing of unused and expired medications, we are preventing […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Partner with Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana for September 6 Tele-Town Hall Meeting
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana on Wednesday, September 6 for a 6:30 PM Tele-Town Hall Meeting. Senator Chesney’s & Sheriff Caruana’s Tele-Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, September 6 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM A call will be made to households in the 45th Senate District at 6:30 PM […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Governor takes action on remaining bills; all but six become law All legislation that passed the General Assembly during the 2023 spring session has now been acted upon by the Governor. With more than 550 bills being approved by both legislative chambers, all were signed into law with the exception of six, which were either […]
Embracing Agriculture in Illinois
Illinois’ annual celebration of agriculture just ended with the closing of the Illinois State Fair on August 20th. We had some livestock participants and winners in various categories from the 45th District, and I want to thank all the FFA, 4-H, and other livestock exhibitors who took the time to raise, groom, feed, and prepare […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s August Traveling Office Hours Tour Concludes with Two Events on August 24
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is hosting a series of traveling office hours events throughout the 45th Senate District this summer. Successful events have already been held in South Beloit, Machesney Park, Genoa, and Davis Junction, and additional events are scheduled for August 24 in Roscoe and Rockton. “We have had a tremendous turnout for […]
Senator Andrew Chesney, Genoa Mayor Jonathan Brust to Partner on Free Document Shredding Event on August 26
On Saturday, August 26, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) and Genoa Mayor Jonathon Brust are partnering for a free document shredding event at the Genoa City Hall. A shred truck will be on-site at the City Hall’s east parking lot from 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon, and documents will be accepted during that time, or […]
Senator Chesney’s Guest Column: Spend, Spend, Spend
What would happen to your family budget if you doubled your spending over a six-year period? I think we all know it would be an unsustainable and irresponsible path that leads to a lot of credit card debt and an eventual fiscal cliff. Yet that is exactly what your state government has done with the […]
Senator Chesney Denounces IL Supreme Court Decision; is Confident Second Amendment Rights will prevail before SCOTUS
On Friday morning, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a ruling that upholds the controversial assault-style weapons and magazines ban law. The U.S. Supreme Court will likely decide the issue. In response to the ruling, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport), issued the following statement: “I am disappointed, yet not surprised, that the highly politicized Illinois Supreme […]