Pritzker Rejects Federal Tax Relief
On Friday, December 12, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1911 into law, locking in higher taxes on Illinois businesses, manufacturers, and job creators. The new law rejects federal tax relief that was put in place to help employers invest, grow, and stay competitive, forcing Illinois companies to pay more just to operate here. Critics warn […]
Helping Pets Find Homes Before Christmas
On Saturday, my staff and I partnered with Friends Forever Humane Society to host one of my favorite events of the year. More than 40 people joined us at our Pet Rescue Fair to meet adoptable dogs and cats and help them find loving homes before Christmas. Following the event, Friends Forever Humane Society received […]
Celebrating 150 Years of the Wiegert Farm
Agriculture is a crucial part of Illinois’ identity, and the Wiegert family represents the very best of that tradition. I want to personally congratulate Mark and Terri Wiegert on receiving the official designation as a Sesquicentennial Farm. This recognition means the Wiegert family has maintained continuous ownership of their farm in Pecatonica for 150 years, […]
Democrats Talk Affordability While Making Life in Illinois More Expensive
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Northern Illinois Council of Governments’ Legislative Luncheon. This annual meeting brings together eight state lawmakers from Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and Stephenson counties, along with local leaders and stakeholders, to discuss regional issues and the state’s legislative agenda. I always appreciate opportunities to meet with the people I […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Connecting With Local Ag Leaders and Students I stopped by the Northwest Illinois Ag Industry Expo at Highland Community College and had a great time talking with the ag businesses, organizations, and students there. A lot of high school and college students came out to learn more about careers in agriculture, and it was clear […]
Connecting With Local Ag Leaders and Students
I stopped by the Northwest Illinois Ag Industry Expo at Highland Community College and had a great time talking with the ag businesses, organizations, and students there. A lot of high school and college students came out to learn more about careers in agriculture, and it was clear how excited many of them are about […]
Illegals Taking Your Scholarship Money
Back in August, the governor signed a bill that hands locally-funded scholarships, grants, and tuition aid to illegal immigrants and other noncitizens. House Bill 460, which goes into effect January 1, rewrites the RISE Act so individuals who aren’t eligible for federal aid can now tap into your locally-funded financial aid. And it is all […]
Democrats Push Illinois into Dangerous New Vaccine Experiment
Last week, Governor Pritzker and Springfield Democrats took one of their most reckless steps yet in reshaping Illinois public health policy to fit their political agenda. Pritzker signed a bill that lets the Illinois Department of Public Health create its own vaccine rulebook separate from the CDC. House Bill 767 forces state-regulated insurance plans to […]
Democrats Kill Relief for Tipped Workers
Despite Illinoisans being crushed by rising costs, Governor Pritzker and his far-left Democrat legislators again turned their backs on working people. They refused to consider tax relief for tipped workers, choosing politics over the people who keep our restaurants, bars, and small businesses running. Senate Bill 140 would have exempted tip income from state taxes, […]
Democrats Side with Illegal Criminals and Sell Out Illinois Families
FREEPORT – State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is slamming a new law signed today by Gov. JB Pritzker. The law makes it harder for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and police to do their jobs and easier for criminals and illegals to avoid accountability. “The governor’s decision to once again side with illegal criminals instead […]