Witness Slips Give the Public a Voice in the Legislative Process
As the General Assembly continues moving through the spring session, more legislation will begin appearing on committee agendas. Committee hearings are a key step in the legislative process and one of the most important opportunities for the public to weigh in through the Illinois General Assembly’s witness slip system. Witness slips may be filed online […]
Chesney Slams Pritzker Budget as Another Failure on Affordability
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) today issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s budget proposal and State of the State Address: “Governor Pritzker and his far-left allies have had seven years to make Illinois more affordable, and they have completely failed. While the national economy is roaring under President Trump’s leadership, Illinois […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Bringing Valentine’s Cheer to Seniors Across the 45th District My Valentine’s Card Drive for seniors is one of the most meaningful events my office hosts each year. Too often, our seniors are overlooked or left feeling isolated, but last week we worked to change that across the 45th District. My staff and I visited more […]
Free Tax Filing Help Available Through Community Programs
As the April tax deadline approaches, several trusted programs across Illinois are offering free income tax preparation assistance for low- to moderate-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. These services help eligible residents file basic state and federal returns and provide guidance on electronic filing. Available assistance is offered through multiple well-established programs, including the […]
Calling for Affordability Focus Ahead of Governor’s Budget Address
With Governor JB Pritzker set to deliver his annual budget address later this week, I am calling on the administration to finally put affordability front and center for Illinois families. Right now, working families are stretched thin. Groceries cost more. Energy bills are higher. Property taxes keep climbing. The last thing Illinoisans need is another […]
Meeting with Constituents on Protecting Election Integrity
This week, I met with two constituents from the 45th District, Ray Dammann and Marty Speracino, to discuss their concerns about voter integrity, an issue I take very seriously. We had a productive conversation about the importance of free and fair elections. Every eligible citizen should be able to confidently exercise their civic duty, and […]
Bringing Valentine’s Cheer to Seniors Across the 45th District
My Valentine’s Card Drive for seniors is one of the most meaningful events my office hosts each year. Too often, our seniors are overlooked or left feeling isolated, but last week we worked to change that across the 45th District. My staff and I visited more than 30 senior living homes and personally delivered cards […]
Chesney Introduces Bill Defining Transgenderism as a Mental Illness, Rejecting Radical Gender Ideology
FREEPORT – State Senator Andrew Chesney (R–Freeport) is introducing legislation to stop radical gender ideology from shaping Illinois law by defining transgenderism as a mental illness. Senate Bill 3842, which amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities code, rejects political activism masquerading as medicine and ensures state policy is grounded in facts, not some pressure campaigns from […]
Illinois Families Are Leaving While the Governor Chases Headlines
If you were Governor of Illinois, you might assume your primary job would be to govern Illinois. You might think that means spending time at the Capitol during session, talking to Illinois reporters, and addressing the problems that are driving people out of this state in record numbers. Apparently, Governor J.B. Pritzker has a different […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Introducing Legislation to Define Transgenderism as a Mental Illness I am introducing legislation to stop radical gender ideology from shaping Illinois law by defining transgenderism as a mental illness. My bill, Senate Bill 3842, amends the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to reject political activism masquerading as medicine and to ensure state policy […]