Senator Andrew Chesney Launches 2nd Annual “Valentines for Seniors” Card Drive
With the arrival of the new year in Illinois, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is once again sponsoring a “Valentines for Seniors” card drive. To brighten the days of seniors and ensure they know they are a valued part of the community, Senator Chesney is asking students from public and private schools, church groups, scouting […]
Lame Duck Session Brings More Bad Bills to Illinoisans
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 […]
The Weaponization of Justice Ends Now: Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to “Unconditional Discharge” Decision for President Donald Trump
On Friday morning, New York Judge Juan Merchan vindicated President Donald Trump with an unconditional discharge in relation to convictions received in 2024 in a case many believed was a politically motivated attempt to interfere in the Election. An unconditional discharge means the President will not face imprisonment, probation, supervision, or any other conditions, underscoring the case’s flimsy foundation. Following the sentencing, State Senator […]
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 […]