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 […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Power, Patronage, and Pay-to-Play: Madigan’s Conviction Exposes Illinois’ Broken System For decades, former House Speaker Michael Madigan ran Illinois like a criminal enterprise, prioritizing power, patronage, and pay-to-play politics over the public good. His conviction on corruption charges last week marks a historic moment in the state’s long battle with political misconduct—a victory for justice […]
Senator Chesney Reacts to Madigan Verdict
On Wednesday morning, a federal jury found former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan guilty on several counts of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud. Upon hearing the verdict, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “As one of the three original petitioners who triggered an in-house investigation into suspected […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Fights for Taxpayer Transparency on Non-Citizen Spending With Illinois facing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, this year I am a Chief Co-sponsor of legislation that demands greater transparency regarding taxpayer dollars spent on programs for illegal immigrants. Senate Bill 1699 would require detailed annual reports on migrant/illegal immigrant spending to ensure accountability and protect […]
IL Democrats Continue to Shield Illegal Immigrants Despite Presidential Executive Order
On his first day back in office, President Donald J. Trump took swift action to fulfill his promise of securing our borders and deporting illegal immigrants, many of whom have crossed into the country due to the lax border policies of the Biden-Harris administration. Just weeks into his term, thousands of illegal immigrants, the majority […]