Andrew Chesney

ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR
45TH DISTRICT

Culture of Corruption in Springfield Lives On

Despite the downfall of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan, arguably the most powerful and corrupt political figure in Illinois history, the culture of corruption he cultivated remains deeply entrenched in Springfield. And while Mike Madigan awaits sentencing after being convicted on ten felony counts that include conspiracy and bribery, his exit […]

Chesney and Cabello to Hononegah School Board: End This Insanity Now

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) and State Representative John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) are urging the Hononegah Community High School Board to join concerned parents and community members in taking a stand to reverse a shocking policy that allows a biological male to use the girls’ locker room. “This is insanity, and it has to stop,” […]

The Life-Changing Power of Mentorship

Those of us who grew up in stable homes with solid role models are very fortunate. While most of us probably did not know or appreciate it at the time, we were taught from an early age the difference between right and wrong, the proper way to treat people, respect toward others, and the importance […]