Productive Visit with Machesney Park Leadership
I recently stopped by Machesney Park to meet with Mayor Steve Johnson and Village Administrator James Richter to get an update on what is happening in the community and to hear directly from local leadership. During our conversation, we discussed the growth taking place in the area and the general direction the village is heading […]
Advocating for Northwest Illinois in Statewide Infrastructure Decisions
Northwest Illinois continues to have a seat at the table when it comes to infrastructure planning. I recently took part in a productive conversation with State Representatives Joe Sosnowski and John Cabello, along with Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi, about transportation priorities and the broader needs of the region. Infrastructure should never be […]
Touring Meiborg and Discussing Trucking Enforcement
I had the opportunity to visit the Meiborg facility and sit down with owner and CEO Zach Meiborg, a constituent from the 45th District. Touring the operation was a valuable look at the work and coordination required to keep a successful trucking business moving day in and day out. Our discussion focused on issues affecting […]
Standing for Life and Supporting Mothers
Protecting unborn life and supporting expectant mothers was the focus of a recent meeting I had with the Lifeline Coalition, a Christ-centered organization dedicated to walking alongside women throughout pregnancy. The discussion highlighted how their ministry offers hope and encouragement by reminding expecting mothers that they are not alone, and that real support is available. […]
Trump Cut Costs. Illinois Democrats Raised Yours
In just 365 days, President Donald J. Trump has taken decisive action and delivered real results to put our nation back on the right path to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Across much of the country, families are starting to feel the benefits of courageous conservative leadership. Here in Illinois, they are still being squeezed because the […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Threat Case Resolved Following Guilty Plea This week marked the end of a troubling chapter for my family and I following the resolution of a case involving threats made against me. Joseph Haggerty, a Chicago resident and city inspector, was arrested on November 25 and has since entered a guilty plea, accepting the terms of […]
Chesney Supports Effort to Refocus SNAP on Nutrition and Accountability
I am supporting legislation sponsored by Senator Neil Anderson that aims to bring the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) back to its core mission: helping families afford nutritious food while being responsible with taxpayer dollars. Senate Bill 2908 would direct the Illinois Department of Human Services to pursue federal authorization to restrict SNAP purchases of items such […]
Democrats Move to Blacklist Law Enforcement Officers
A far-left piece of legislation has crossed my desk, and I’m raising the alarm for the 45th District and families across Illinois. This is a reckless, knuckle-headed bill that puts radical ideology ahead of public safety and common sense. SB 2820 would ban anyone hired as an ICE or federal immigration officer during the Trump […]
President Trump Delivers a Year of Action and Results
President Trump’s first 365 days back in office have been one of the most productive and decisive years of leadership our country has seen in a long time, and I fully support the direction he’s taking America. From day one, he moved aggressively to secure the border and restore the rule of law. Illegal crossings […]
Threat Case Resolved Following Guilty Plea
This week marked the end of a troubling chapter for my family and I following the resolution of a case involving threats made against me. Joseph Haggerty, a Chicago resident and city inspector, was arrested on November 25 and has since entered a guilty plea, accepting the terms of a plea agreement. Reporting by ABC7 […]