Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Legislators Return to Springfield for Lame-Duck Session Illinois lawmakers were in Springfield from January 4 through January 7 for a “lame-duck session” to tackle the remaining business of the 103rd General Assembly. In years when they occur, lame-duck sessions are held after the election and the Fall Veto Session, and before newly elected lawmakers are […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review: New Year, New Laws Edition
Chesney Comments on Biden Commutations Makes National Fox News Outgoing President Joe Biden recently took action to commute the prison sentences of some 1,500 convicted criminals and issued full pardons to 39 others convicted of crimes. It was the largest number of commutations by a president in a single day in our nation’s history. Included […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Jo Daviess County Sheriff Retires After Three Decades in Law Enforcement Last week it was a privilege to see Jo Daviess County Sheriff Kevin Turner at my IPASS event in Elizabeth. It was not lost on me that his appearance at my event was one of his last as sheriff. After 14 years as the […]
IL Democrats Take Gerrymandering to a New Level
In my last column, I discussed the importance of Voter ID in addressing voter fraud and protecting democracy. Another significant threat to democracy is the gerrymandering of legislative maps, a practice that distorts fair representation and undermines voter choice. Democrats do it in Democrat-controlled states and Republicans do it in Republican-controlled states. But I would […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Host IPASS on Demand Event in Kirkland on December 16
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to Elizabeth on December 9 for an IPASS on Demand event. Successful events have already been held in Rockton, Freeport, Machesney Park, and Elizabeth. “The Tollway is transitioning away from plastic transponders and are replacing them with new sticker technology,” said […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney’s IPASS on Demand Events Serve over 850 people in Two Days The response to my IPASS on Demand events continues to be tremendous. Last week I hosted a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway for events held in Freeport and Machesney Park, and during the two days more than 850 of my constituents […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Partner with Friends Forever Humane Society for Pet Adoption Fair
On Saturday, December 14, Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with the Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport for a Pet Adoption Fair. Visitors at the event will be able to interact with pets available for adoption and enjoy half-price adoptions for cats. “People searching for the perfect pet do not need to look any […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Host IPASS on Demand Event in Elizabeth on December 9
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to Elizabeth on December 9 for an IPASS on Demand event. “The Tollway is transitioning away from plastic transponders and are replacing them with new sticker technology,” said Chesney. “Rather than having my constituents complete this transaction at the DMV or […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Stands with Legislative Freedom Caucus to Demand Illinois’ Cooperation with Trump Administration Mandates
During the second week of Veto Session in Springfield, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) stood with members of the Legislative Freedom Caucus and demanded that Governor JB Pritzker abide by policies- including those related to immigration- that President-Elect Donald Trump has said he will implement when he takes office in January. The Caucus also asked […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Veto Session Concludes: Senate Republicans Renew Call for No New Tax Hikes The second and final week of the General Assembly’s Veto Session wrapped up on Thursday with few legislative items passing through either chamber. While the Veto Session has ended, the 103rd General Assembly is expected to reconvene in early January for a “lame duck” […]