Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Community Shred Event Brings Residents Together in Machesney Park Thank you to everyone who came out to our Community Shred Event in Machesney Park this weekend. We were excited to welcome more than 300 residents from across the 45th District who took advantage of the opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents and help protect […]
Community Shred Event Brings Residents Together in Machesney Park
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Community Shred Event in Machesney Park this weekend. We were excited to welcome more than 300 residents from across the 45th District who took advantage of the opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents and help protect themselves from identity theft. I was proud to partner […]
Recognizing the Sacrifice of Illinois Firefighters
The annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony serves as an important opportunity to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of firefighters across our state. Every day, these men and women put themselves in harm’s way to protect Illinois families and communities. This year’s ceremony honored firefighters who lost their lives […]
Lawmakers Enter Final Two Weeks of Session
With just two weeks left before the May 31 adjournment, Illinois lawmakers are in the final stretch of the spring session, and the pressure is on. The biggest fight ahead is the state budget. Governor J.B. Pritzker’s proposed $56 billion FY 26-27 plan relies on more than $700 million in new taxes and accounting gimmicks […]
Senator Chesney’s Column: Illinois Dodges a Bullet: Democrats’ Greedy “Millionaire Tax” Goes Down in Flames
The good people of Illinois just caught a rare breath of fresh air in the tax hellscape that is Springfield. The so-called “Millionaire Tax,” that shiny new 3% surcharge on income over a million bucks, died a quiet, whimpering death in the General Assembly after it missed the May 3rd constitutional deadline. No fanfare, no victory […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Honoring Those Who Served and Sacrificed I joined officers, families, and community members from across Illinois at the State Capitol this week for the annual Illinois Peace Officers Memorial ceremony, a solemn event recognizing the brave men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty. The day began with a procession of […]
Discussing the Future of Highland Community College
I recently had the opportunity to meet with Highland Community College President Chris Kuberski and board members Pennie Groezinger and Shawn Boldt while they were in Springfield. I appreciated the chance to sit down and talk about the future of the college and the opportunities ahead for students and the surrounding communities. We had a […]
Meeting with Freeport Firefighters at the Capitol
I got to meet with Freeport firefighters Brandon Reese, Kaleb Rucker, and Mark Honerbaum while they were in Springfield attending the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Legislative Conference. I appreciated them taking the time to stop by the Capitol and discuss some of the issues impacting firefighters, emergency responders, and public safety in communities across […]
Meeting with Illinois Baptists for Biblical Values in Springfield
I had a great meeting recently with the Illinois Baptists for Biblical Values and appreciated the opportunity to sit down and talk about the importance of civic engagement, faith, and staying involved in the future of our state. One thing that stood out to me was their commitment to educating Illinoisans about the legislative process […]
Honoring Those Who Served and Sacrificed
I joined officers, families, and community members from across Illinois at the State Capitol this week for the annual Illinois Peace Officers Memorial ceremony, a solemn event recognizing the brave men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty. The day began with a procession of squad cars representing agencies from across […]