Senator Andrew Chesney Offers Free Pass to Many Chicagoland Museums and Zoos
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) invites residents of the 45th District to take advantage of a free Constituent Education Resource Card that is available through his legislative office in Freeport. The resource card provides free entry for up to four people to several of Chicagoland’s world-class museums and zoos. Any resident of the 45th District […]
Senator Andrew Chesney, Durand Mayor Sheila Hoffman to Partner on Free Document Shredding Event on June 10
On Saturday, June 10, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) and Durand Mayor Sheila Hoffman are partnering for a free document shredding event at Durand High School’s west parking lot. A shred truck will be on-site at the school, located at 200 West South Street in Durand, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon, and documents will […]
Senator Chesney Blasts Democrats’ FY 2024 Budget
On Thursday night the Senate approved a Fiscal Year 2024 budget that spends over $50 billion. After the 34 to 22 vote, State Senator Andrew Chesney, who voted against the budget, issued the following statement: “This is yet another out-of-touch budget filled with misplaced priorities that cater to the extremes of the Democratic base […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Fights to Make “Invest in Kids” Tax Credit Scholarship Program Permanent in Illinois
As the Fiscal Year 2024 budget is finalized, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is pushing for the Invest In Kids Tax Credit Scholarship Program to become permanent in Illinois. “Invest in Kids provides funds that allow lower-income students in underperforming schools to improve their chances for academic success by moving to a different school,” said […]
Clean energy and lower utility costs. So why is Senate Bill 76 stalled?
Illinois families continue to struggle with rising costs tied to inflation, high property taxes, and other budgetary pressures. It is said that through inflation alone, the average Illinois family is spending approximately $300 more each month on the items needed to stay fed, healthy, comfortable, and clothed. Energy costs are also rising, but luckily, lawmakers […]
Senator Chesney Launches Summer Reading Program
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is encouraging local children in the 45th District who will enter grades 1-6 in the fall to complete his summer reading challenge. Participants are asked to read eight books during their summer break from school and return their reading logs to the Senator’s office by August 4, 2023. Those who […]
Senator Chesney votes against bills that strip state statutes of gender-specific terms; replaces them with gender-neutral references
While legislation that would improve public safety, ensure adequate funding for vulnerable populations, and improve ethics for elected officials continues to be blocked from consideration by the majority party, on Thursday State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) spoke out on the Senate floor against two Democratic bills that seek to strip state statutes of gender-identifying language […]
Chesney Opposes Measure that Threatens Funding for Local Libraries
On May 3, the Illinois Senate passed legislation that would strip local libraries of their ability to receive state funding unless they adopt the American Library Association’s Library “Bill of Rights”, which comes from a little-known national board not beholden to the voters of the 45th Senate District. State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) voted against […]
Senator Chesney Applauds Jurors for Delivering “Guilty on all Charges” Verdict in Com-Ed Trial
On Tuesday, the “Com-Ed 4” were found guilty on all counts. In response to the verdicts, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “Justice was delivered today as key players in Illinois’ Com-Ed scandal were finally held accountable for crimes that have eroded the public’s trust in the utility giant and in […]
Chicago’s problems are everyone’s problems. So what are we going to do about crime?
In the spring, when temperatures rise in Chicago, so does crime. And when crime spikes in Chicago, we feel it in other parts of the state too, including here in Northwest Illinois. When the Cook County State’s Attorney chooses not to press charges or hold offenders when crimes occur, most are back on the street […]