Chesney: Everyday Taxpayers Should Come Before Bears Stadium Deal
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) released the following statement regarding ongoing negotiations surrounding a potential new stadium proposal for the Chicago Bears: “Let me be absolutely clear: families are being crushed by property taxes and rising costs. The last thing they should be forced to do is subsidize a backroom deal for the politically connected […]
Another Year, Another Pritzker Shakedown of Illinois Taxpayers
Another year, another bloated, tone-deaf budget from Governor JB Pritzker. And once again, working families are expected to foot the bill. For seven straight years, the governor has traveled the state patting himself on the back and claiming everything is going great. But the people paying the bills know better. At the kitchen table, at […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Welcoming Highland Community College Agriculture Students to the Capitol I had the opportunity this week to meet with agriculture students from Highland Community College on the Illinois Senate floor. It was great to welcome these students to the Capitol and spend time discussing how the legislative process works here in Illinois. We talked about how […]
Welcoming Highland Community College Agriculture Students to the Capitol
I had the opportunity this week to meet with agriculture students from Highland Community College on the Illinois Senate floor. It was great to welcome these students to the Capitol and spend time discussing how the legislative process works here in Illinois. We talked about how ideas move through the General Assembly, the importance of […]
Congratulating Orangeville Native Tessa Janecke on Olympic Gold in Ice Hockey
Orangeville native Tessa Janecke has made the entire 45th Senate District proud with her incredible Olympic gold medal performance in ice hockey for Team USA. I want to personally congratulate Tessa on representing our community and our country at the highest level. Tessa played an important role in helping Team USA capture the gold medal, […]
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 […]