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” […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Federal Court Ruling Finds Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban Unconstitutional A federal judge in East St. Louis recently ruled that the state’s assault weapons ban is unconstitutional. In 2023, Illinois enacted a ban on the sale and possession of certain semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. The legislation faced immediate legal challenges, with gun owners and gun […]
Protecting Election Integrity: The Case for Voter ID
On November 5, voters across the country went to the polls at near-record numbers. Early voting and vote-by-mail participation also reached historic highs. But amid this surge in voter engagement, there remains a significant divide in how states approach one of the most fundamental aspects of our elections: voter identification. According to a 2024 review […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Hosts Successful IPASS on Demand Event, Four More Planned in December I want to thank everyone who came out for my first IPASS on Demand event last week in Rockton. During the four-hour event, more than 300 people came through and exchanged their plastic IPASS transponders for the new sticker technology. I also want […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney Adds Two More IPASS Events to End-of-Year Outreach Calendar My office will be ending the year strong with six outreach events scheduled before the end of the year. I have arranged for a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to come to the 45th District for five separate IPASS on Demand events. The […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Host First of Five Upcoming IPASS on Demand Events on November 7 in Rockton
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is holding the first of five “IPASS on Demand” events on November 7 in Rockton. For the events, Chesney will partner with local officials and a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to help motorists switch out their plastic IPASS transponders for the new IPASS sticker technology. “The Tollway is […]