Meeting with Jo Daviess County Legislative Leaders
I recently had the opportunity to meet with members of the Jo Daviess County Legislative Committee to provide an update on the recent Veto Session and discuss the work ahead as the General Assembly prepares for the upcoming Spring Session. I appreciate the invitation and the chance to speak directly with local leaders who are […]
Taxpayers Shouldn’t Fund Junk Food and the Consequences
Over the past year, few issues have sparked as much debate as the use of food benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. At the center of that debate is a simple but important question: what should taxpayer-funded food assistance be allowed to purchase? I strongly believe that Americans should have food security […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Chicago Breaks It, State Line Area Pays It Unfortunately for Illinois and especially for families in the State Line area, residents will soon be forced to shoulder a drastic toll tax hike after Governor Pritzker and his far-left allies pushed through the South Beloit toll tax. Back in the spring of last year, I warned […]
Illinois’ Mismanagement Triggers $10 Billion Funding Freeze
Following a widespread child welfare fraud investigation in Minnesota, the Trump Administration has frozen $10 billion in federal child care and family assistance funding to five Democrat-led states. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cited serious concerns about widespread fraud and the misuse of taxpayer dollars within state-administered programs as the reason for […]
Chesney: Pritzker Is a Reckless Political Climber
Following comments by Governor JB Pritzker (D-Destruction) indicating he would direct Illinois State Police to assist with an investigation into an ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “Any loss of life is tragic, and no one should celebrate death. This incident is a stark warning about the dangers […]
Chicago Breaks It, State Line Area Pays It
Unfortunately for Illinois and especially for families in the State Line Area, residents will soon be forced to shoulder a drastic toll tax hike after Governor Pritzker and his far-left allies pushed through the South Beloit toll tax. Back in the spring of last year, I warned that Chicago Democrats would eventually look for a […]
Chesney: Pritzker Is a Reckless Political Climber
Following comments by Governor JB Pritzker (D-Destruction) indicating he would direct Illinois State Police to assist with an investigation into an ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “Any loss of life is tragic, and no one should celebrate death. This incident is a stark warning about the dangers […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Orangeville Native Tessa Janecke Selected to U.S. Olympic Hockey Team I want to extend my congratulations to Tessa Janecke of Orangeville on her selection to the U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team. Tessa has established herself as one of the most accomplished players in college hockey and continues to shine with the Penn State Nittany Lions. […]
Orangeville Native Tessa Janecke Selected to U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
I want to extend my congratulations to Tessa Janecke of Orangeville on her selection to the U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team. Tessa has established herself as one of the most accomplished players in college hockey and continues to shine with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Her impact on the program has been nothing short of […]
Trump Sues Illinois for Putting Criminals Ahead of Public Safety
Recently, President Donald Trump and his administration filed a lawsuit to block a radical Illinois law that allows individuals to sue federal immigration agents for doing their jobs in or near courthouses. I want to thank President Trump for stepping in and taking decisive action where Illinois Democrats once again failed. HB 1312 is a […]