Chesney: Pritzker Is a Reckless Political Climber
Following comments by Governor JB Pritzker (D-Destruction) indicating he would direct Illinois State Police to assist with an investigation into an ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “Any loss of life is tragic, and no one should celebrate death. This incident is a stark warning about the dangers […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Orangeville Native Tessa Janecke Selected to U.S. Olympic Hockey Team I want to extend my congratulations to Tessa Janecke of Orangeville on her selection to the U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team. Tessa has established herself as one of the most accomplished players in college hockey and continues to shine with the Penn State Nittany Lions. […]
Orangeville Native Tessa Janecke Selected to U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
I want to extend my congratulations to Tessa Janecke of Orangeville on her selection to the U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team. Tessa has established herself as one of the most accomplished players in college hockey and continues to shine with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Her impact on the program has been nothing short of […]
Trump Sues Illinois for Putting Criminals Ahead of Public Safety
Recently, President Donald Trump and his administration filed a lawsuit to block a radical Illinois law that allows individuals to sue federal immigration agents for doing their jobs in or near courthouses. I want to thank President Trump for stepping in and taking decisive action where Illinois Democrats once again failed. HB 1312 is a […]
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to an issue that often goes unseen and misunderstood. Human trafficking can take many forms and does not only occur overseas or in large cities. It can happen in communities of all sizes, including here in Illinois. Traffickers often use manipulation, false promises, or […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
A Commitment to the 45th District and Our Shared Values Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. As we approach 2026 and the upcoming 105th General Assembly, I want to reassure the people of the 45th District that I will continue to stand up for what matters most to you while I’m in […]
Part 2: New Illinois Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026
Nearly 300 new laws will take effect in Illinois on January 1, 2026. Below is overview of notable new laws, organized by topic, with bill numbers included for reference. Public Safety & Criminal Justice SB 1422 (P.A. 104-0099): Enhances training requirements for frontline workers to identify and respond to human trafficking. HB 2602 (P.A. 104-0241): […]
A Commitment to the 45th District and Our Shared Values
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. As we approach 2026 and the upcoming 105th General Assembly, I want to reassure the people of the 45th District that I will continue to stand up for what matters most to you while I’m in Springfield. Illinois needs leaders who are willing to say what […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Transit Bailout Forces Illinois Families to Pay for Chicago’s Failures Governor Pritzker traveled to Union Station on Tuesday to sign Senate Bill 2111, a massive transit bailout that raises taxes and strips funding from communities outside Chicago to rescue a broken system the state refuses to reform. This law hikes costs on suburban families through […]
IDNR Accepting Applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants
Volunteer fire departments play a critical role in keeping our communities safe, especially in rural areas. That is why I want to make sure local departments are aware of a funding opportunity that can help them get the equipment and training they need. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for Volunteer Fire […]