Senator Andrew Chesney Joins Colleagues in Seeking Verification from IHSA that Men Will Not Participate in Women’s Sports
On Tuesday, March 18, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) joined all Republicans in the Senate and House in sending a joint letter to the Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), requesting a written response for how the IHSA plans to comply with President Trump’s executive order prohibiting biological males from participating in […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Illinois Now Highest Taxed State in the Nation Illinois is now the highest-taxed state in the country, according to WalletHub’s latest annual study on state tax rates. The negative distinction highlights the growing financial strain on Illinois families and job creators. The report compares all 50 states and the District of Columbia across four key […]
Local Municipal Elections Have the Greatest Impact On Our Daily Lives
It’s always inspiring to witness high voter turnout during a Presidential election as people come together to make their voices heard and choose our nation’s leader. But imagine if we could bring that same energy and enthusiasm to local municipal consolidated elections, where the decisions made have the greatest impact on our daily lives. Local […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
IPASS on Demand Coming to Oregon on March 10 Today is the day for my IPASS on Demand event in Oregon! Monday, March 10 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Nash Recreation Center (River Room) 304 South Fifth Street, Oregon Co-Hosted by Oregon Mayor Ken Williams As with previous IPASS on Demand events, a mobile team […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Assists Trump Administration with Efforts to End DEI in Illinois Schools
In an effort to help the Trump Administration identify schools that continue to teach Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) lessons despite a Presidential Executive Order that requires those practices to end, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is doing his part to help end DEI in Illinois. “Governor JB Pritzker, along with Illinois Superintendent of Education […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Homeschool Families’ Annual Cherry Pie Day Set for Thursday in Springfield I have always been a strong advocate for homeschool families in this state. In fact, I recently published a guest editorial on the importance of maintaining homeschooling as a viable and affordable option for families who choose this method of schooling for their kids. […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Homeschool Families Prepping for 35th Annual Cherry Pie Day in Springfield Every year, hundreds of homeschool families from across the state travel to Springfield for a day of awareness to remind legislators that homeschooling continues to thrive in the State of Illinois. I’m shown in this photo at last year’s event. This year, on Thursday, […]
Senator Chesney to Bring IPASS on Demand to Oregon on March 10
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to Oregon on March 10 to help motorists switch out their plastic IPASS transponders for the new IPASS sticker technology. “The Tollway is phasing out the plastic transponders we have in our cars and replacing them with stickers,” said Chesney. “Traditional […]
Illinois Democrats Take Aim at Homeschool Families
In a state with limitless opportunity yet vast room for improvement in many areas of state government, one thing we do very well in the Land of Lincoln is our “hands-off” approach toward those who choose to homeschool their kids. Illinois has a stellar reputation for respecting parents’ rights to make informed and autonomous decisions […]
Senator Chesney Reacts to Pritzker Budget Address
On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker gave his annual Budget Address before a joint session of the Senate and House. Following the speech, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “J.B. Pritzker’s budget address wasn’t about governing—it was about launching his national campaign. Instead of tackling Illinois’ skyrocketing taxes, failing schools, or horrific […]