Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Joining Durand FFA for Ag Day I had a great time joining students and educators last Friday for Ag Day with the Durand FFA, an event that highlights the importance of agriculture education. It was impressive to see FFA members take the lead in organizing interactive stations and sharing their knowledge with attendees. The level […]
Demanding Immediate Reforms to Dangerous SAFE-T Act After Cop’s Murder
I am sick and tired of watching good men and women in blue bleed in the streets because Illinois Democrats put criminals first with their radical SAFE-T Act. Just days ago, a brave Chicago police officer was murdered and another critically wounded. This was the direct result of a failed soft-on-crime experiment that puts repeat […]
Chesney Visits Meridian Junior High, Talks Role in State Government
I had the opportunity to visit Meridian Junior High in Stillman Valley, where I spent time with students talking about what I do as a state senator and how decisions made in Springfield impact their communities. The students were prepared with thoughtful questions, asking about everything from how laws are passed to how the state […]
Connecting With East Dubuque Students at the Capitol
I met with the East Dubuque 8th-grade class during their visit to the Illinois Capitol, where they were getting a firsthand look at state government. They spent time touring the Capitol and also visited the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as part of their trip. I took some time to speak with the students […]
Joining Durand FFA for Ag Day
I had a great time joining students and educators last Friday for Ag Day with the Durand FFA, an event that highlights the importance of agriculture education. It was impressive to see FFA members take the lead in organizing interactive stations and sharing their knowledge with attendees. The level of preparation and pride they showed […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
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 […]
Lena’s Gennings Dunker Headed to the NFL
Congratulations to Gennings Dunker, a resident of Lena and the 45th District, on being drafted to the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 96th pick in the NFL Draft. Gennings has already made his mark as a standout athlete and a leader our communities can rally behind. He helped lead Lena-Winslow to a state championship, showing early […]
Free Community Shred Event Set for May 16 in Machesney Park
I’m inviting residents of the 45th District to take part in a free Community Shred Event on Saturday, May 16, to safely dispose of sensitive documents and help protect against identity theft. I’m proud to partner with Mayor Steve Johnson to host this event in Machesney Park. It’s a simple and secure way to get […]
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, […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Lena and Roscoe Begin Road to Recovery I spent time in Lena and Roscoe following the tornadoes that tore through the communities Friday, and the level of destruction is hard to put into words. Homes have been damaged, parts of the infrastructure are down, and the school in Lena took a hit. It is a […]