IDNR Opens Applications for Free Upland Game and Controlled Pheasant Hunts
Hunters can now apply for two popular Illinois Department of Natural Resources programs that offer access to upland game this season. The free upland game hunting permit lottery gives successful applicants no-cost opportunities to pursue wild bobwhite quail, ring-necked pheasants, and cottontail rabbits. Separately, the controlled pheasant hunting program is a paid option that provides […]
Pritzker and the Democrats Are Chasing Jobs and Businesses Out of Illinois
Illinois is losing again. Failed policies under Governor Pritzker and the Democratic Supermajority continue to drive jobs and opportunity straight out of this state. Tyson Foods just announced it is shutting down its Joslin plant. More than 2,000 Illinois workers are losing their jobs. That is devastating news for families and communities across the Quad […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
National Night Out Brings Machesney Park Community Together Last week, I had the chance to take part in National Night Out in Machesney Park, and it was great to see so many families enjoying the evening together. National Night Out is a great opportunity to bring neighbors together and strengthen the relationship between residents and […]
Supporting Illinois Community Colleges
I joined community college trustees from across Illinois at Highland Community College for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s Executive Committee retreat. It was a great chance to talk about the important role community colleges play across our state. They provide students with an affordable path to continue their education while also helping people develop […]
Meeting with Ogle County Communities
I visited four communities in Ogle County, making stops in Polo, Mount Morris, Oregon and Byron to meet with local mayors and other community leaders. Each stop gave me a chance to hear directly from local officials about what is happening in their communities and what they are working toward in the months and years […]
Celebrating Our Summer Readers
There’s still time for parents to turn in their child’s Summer Reading Program form! Throughout the summer, I challenged students across the 45th District to spend some time reading and keep their minds active while away from the classroom. It has been great to see students and families take part. If your child completed the […]
Working with Our Local Haulers
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with several local haulers and hear directly from them about some of the challenges their businesses are facing. These conversations are important because the people doing the work every day understand better than anyone where problems exist and what can be done to address them. It was […]
National Night Out Brings Machesney Park Community Together
Last week, I had the chance to take part in National Night Out in Machesney Park, and it was great to see so many families enjoying the evening together. National Night Out is a great opportunity to bring neighbors together and strengthen the relationship between residents and the law enforcement officers who serve our communities […]
Senator Chesney’s Column: Get Out to Your County Fair
As summer hits full stride, I hope every resident of the 45th District gets a chance to attend one of our local county fairs. Our fairs are one of the clearest pictures of what Northwest Illinois stands for. The Ferris wheel lights up. Kids run from the games to the rides. The air is thick […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Sexual Harassment Investigation into Former Democrat Lawmaker Exposes a Broken System I want to thank my republican colleagues in the House for the pressure they applied on the democrat majority to release the Legislative Inspector General’s report on former Democrat State Representative Harry Benton, who was investigated for sexual harassment. Transparency is crucial, and Illinoisans […]