State Senator Andrew Chesney Secures Major Win Protecting Child Victims of Sex Crimes
FREEPORT – State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) helped secure passage of legislation that protects child victims of sex crimes while strengthening the law against potential constitutional challenges. “When it comes to protecting children from sexual predators, there is no room for error,” said Senator Chesney. “This legislation reinforces critical protections for young victims and helps ensure […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
The Bears’ Move Is a Failure of Democrat Leadership The Chicago Bears’ decision to move forward with stadium development in Hammond, Indiana is an embarrassing failure for Illinois. As a lifelong Bears fan, I wanted to see the team remain here. The Bears have been part of Illinois for more than a century and are […]
Bringing More Transparency to Utility Bills
Understanding a utility bill is not always easy. Between fees, surcharges, and other line items, many consumers are left wondering exactly where their money is going each month. That is why I was pleased to support legislation aimed at providing greater transparency for Illinois utility customers. House Bill 5524 requires the Commission on Government Forecasting […]
Chesney Invites Students to Take on Summer Reading Challenge
I’m encouraging students across the 45th District to stay engaged this summer by taking part in my annual Summer Reading program. The challenge is simple: if you’re entering 1st through 8th grade, I’m asking you to read eight books before August 15th. Summer is a great time to build strong reading habits, explore new interests, and […]
Mount Carroll I-PASS On Demand Event Set for June 24
I am inviting residents to join Mount Carroll Mayor Carl Bates and I for an upcoming I-PASS On Demand Event on Wednesday, June 24, in Mount Carroll. This event is a great opportunity for residents to return their old I-PASS transponders, receive a new I-PASS Sticker Tag, and get help managing their accounts. Staff will […]
The Bears’ Move Is a Failure of Democrat Leadership
The Chicago Bears’ decision to move forward with stadium development in Hammond, Indiana is an embarrassing failure for Illinois. As a lifelong Bears fan, I wanted to see the team remain here. The Bears have been part of Illinois for more than a century and are one of the most recognizable franchises in professional sports. […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Standing Against the Democrats’ Bloated Budget I voted against yet another massive Democrat budget in Springfield. At 3 a.m., Illinois Democrats patted themselves on the back for ramming through a record-shattering $56 billion spending spree that piles on more than $800 million in new tax hikes. After thousands of pages and only a few hours […]
Standing Against the Democrats’ Bloated Budget
I voted against yet another massive Democrat budget in Springfield. At 3 a.m., Illinois Democrats patted themselves on the back for ramming through a record-shattering $56 billion spending spree that piles on more than $800 million in new tax hikes. After thousands of pages and only a few hours to review it, the result was […]
Voting Against the Bears Backroom Tax Scam
Two months ago, I drew a hard line in the sand: If Springfield was willing to cut a sweetheart tax deal for a professional sports franchise, then they had better deliver real, meaningful property tax relief for the families and job creators getting absolutely crushed in this state. I kept that pledge and voted no […]
Springfield’s Disgrace: Illegal Immigrants Get In-State Tuition While Illinois Families Foot the Bill
This last week Democrats passed legislation allowing out-of-state illegal immigrants to receive in-state tuition rates at all Illinois public universities. You can’t make this stuff up. At a time when college tuition is already too expensive for many Illinois families, the out-of-touch Left wing politicians have decided to expand benefits to people who are not […]