Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Threat Case Resolved Following Guilty Plea This week marked the end of a troubling chapter for my family and I following the resolution of a case involving threats made against me. Joseph Haggerty, a Chicago resident and city inspector, was arrested on November 25 and has since entered a guilty plea, accepting the terms of […]
Chesney Supports Effort to Refocus SNAP on Nutrition and Accountability
I am supporting legislation sponsored by Senator Neil Anderson that aims to bring the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) back to its core mission: helping families afford nutritious food while being responsible with taxpayer dollars. Senate Bill 2908 would direct the Illinois Department of Human Services to pursue federal authorization to restrict SNAP purchases of items such […]
Democrats Move to Blacklist Law Enforcement Officers
A far-left piece of legislation has crossed my desk, and I’m raising the alarm for the 45th District and families across Illinois. This is a reckless, knuckle-headed bill that puts radical ideology ahead of public safety and common sense. SB 2820 would ban anyone hired as an ICE or federal immigration officer during the Trump […]
President Trump Delivers a Year of Action and Results
President Trump’s first 365 days back in office have been one of the most productive and decisive years of leadership our country has seen in a long time, and I fully support the direction he’s taking America. From day one, he moved aggressively to secure the border and restore the rule of law. Illegal crossings […]
Threat Case Resolved Following Guilty Plea
This week marked the end of a troubling chapter for my family and I following the resolution of a case involving threats made against me. Joseph Haggerty, a Chicago resident and city inspector, was arrested on November 25 and has since entered a guilty plea, accepting the terms of a plea agreement. Reporting by ABC7 […]
Chesney Statement Following Guilty Plea in Threat Case
State Senator Andrew Chesney today issued the following statement after the defendant, Joseph Haggerty, a Chicago resident and city inspector who was arrested on November 25, entered a guilty plea and accepted the terms of a plea agreement in a case involving threats made toward the senator: For additional background and context on the case, […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Meeting with Jo Daviess County Legislative Leaders I recently had the opportunity to meet with members of the Jo Daviess County Legislative Committee to provide an update on the recent Veto Session and discuss the work ahead as the General Assembly prepares for the upcoming Spring Session. I appreciate the invitation and the chance to […]
Warm Neighbors Cool Friends Offers Energy Bill Assistance
As energy costs continue to climb, many families across Illinois are feeling the strain on their household budgets. To help ease that burden, Ameren is partnering with the Energy Assistance Foundation to provide additional support through the Warm Neighbors Cool Friends program, which offers bill payment assistance to qualifying customers throughout Ameren Illinois’ service area. […]
Valentines for Seniors Card Drive Underway
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I’m inviting families across the 45th District to help spread a little extra kindness to local seniors by taking part in my annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive. For many seniors, this time of year can be especially lonely. A simple Valentine’s Day card may seem small, but it can make […]
Spring Session Gets Underway
Last week, I returned to the Capitol as the spring legislative session officially got underway, and I wasted no time getting to work. Families across our district are being squeezed by higher taxes and policies coming out of Springfield that put politics ahead of common sense. That has to change. With key bill-filing deadlines coming […]