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 […]
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 difficult moment for a lot of families […]
JCE Co-op at the Capitol
I had a great time connecting with members of JCE Co-op during their visit to the Capitol this week. It was a valuable opportunity to sit down and talk about the role cooperatives play in keeping our communities running strong. We had a productive conversation about the importance of reliable, affordable service, especially in rural […]
Meeting with Illinois REALTORS® at the Capitol
I appreciated the opportunity to spend time with members of the Illinois REALTORS® while they were at the Capitol. Representing more than 50,000 professionals across the state, they play a critical role in supporting Illinois’ housing market and strengthening local economies. Their work goes far beyond buying and selling homes. They are strong advocates for […]
IGOLD Shows the Strength of Law-Abiding Gun Owners
Illinoisans gathered in Springfield for IGOLD (Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day), standing together in strong support of our Second Amendment rights. It was a powerful reminder that when law-abiding citizens show up and make their voices heard, it sends a clear message to those in power. The right to keep and bear arms is a […]
Chesney Applauds End of Controversial CWD Deer Culling Policy
FREEPORT – State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is welcoming the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ decision to end its controversial deer sharpshooting program, a policy he has criticized for years. “After years of frustration from hunters and landowners, IDNR is finally pulling the plug on a program that never should have existed in the first […]