Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Sponsors Legislation that Repeals the TRUST Act; Requires Law Enforcement to Coordinate with ICE Last week I filed Senate Bill 1203, which would repeal the TRUST Act and prohibit any unit of government from adopting rules or policies that interfere with the enforcement of federal immigration laws. Since taking office, Governor Pritzker has not […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Earns Coveted Republican Spokesperson Role on Senate Agriculture Committee
For the new 104th General Assembly, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has been elevated to the role of Republican Spokesperson on the Senate’s coveted Agriculture Committee. “It is an honor to assume this leadership role on what I believe is one of the Senate’s most important committees,” said Chesney. “With agriculture as Illinois’ top industry, […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Adds Two Additional IPASS on Demand Events in Northwest Illinois I want to thank everyone who came out to my IPASS on Demand event in Freeport on January 23. Despite the cold weather, we had a very good turnout, and the mobile team from the Tollway provided quick service to about 200 people. Due […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Champions Legislation Prohibiting the Adoption of Policies that Hinder Federal Deportation Efforts
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) stood with two of his Senate Republican colleagues on Tuesday to unveil legislation that addresses flawed laws that allow illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes to remain in Illinois communities. Joining Chesney in the Capitol Press Room on Tuesday were State Senators Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro). Chesney’s […]
Engaging With Your State Government
The 104th General Assembly is now in session, and in the coming weeks, thousands of bills will be filed in both the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives. These bills will shape the future of our state, with many reaching the floor for votes after being reviewed in committees. In a state where legislation often […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Bring IPASS on Demand to South Beloit on February 3
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to South Beloit on February 3 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. […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
IPASS on Demand Returns to Freeport on January 23 As promised, I am bringing the popular IPASS on Demand events back to the 45th District. The first event of 2025 is scheduled in Freeport on Thursday, January 23. At the December IPASS event held in Freeport, over 600 people attended and switched out their plastic […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Host Second IPASS on Demand Event in Freeport
After a successful Freeport event that provided IPASS service to about 600 constituents last month, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway back to Freeport for an encore IPASS on Demand event on Thursday, January 23. “The success of our December IPASS on Demand event in Freeport exceeded […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
New Year, Same “Lame Duck” Democrats After a snowy four-day “Lame Duck” session, Illinois lawmakers convened the 104th General Assembly with Inauguration Ceremonies on January 8. We see some terrible legislation during lame-duck sessions. In 2023, Democrats passed the unconstitutional assault-style weapons ban, redrew judicial maps to protect their control of the courts, and passed […]
Lame Duck Sessions are Dangerous; Here’s Why
Following the November presidential election, Governor JB Pritzker announced that he and his allies would “Trump-Proof” Illinois before Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration as our 47th President. They wasted no time calling legislators back to the Capitol for a “lame-duck” session. While in Springfield for this special session did we discuss tax relief for struggling […]