Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
State Senator Andrew Chesney Renounces Rockford Mayor’s Shielding of Illegal Immigrants/Refusal to Cooperate with ICE Last Wednesday, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara took to social media to reiterate his support of illegal immigrants and the city’s refusal to work with federal law enforcement on immigration issues. As soon as I learned of the Mayor’s misguided statements, […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Constituent Services Staff to Hold Traveling Office Hours Across 45th District
In an effort to bring the services his office provides to constituents in their own communities, State Senator Andrew Chesney’s (R-Freeport) constituent services staff will be holding Traveling Office Hours in several communities across the 45th District in the coming weeks. “My highly trained constituent services staff is very skilled at helping residents cut through […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Host IPASS on Demand Event in Genoa
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to Genoa for an IPASS on Demand event on Tuesday, June 24. “We have seen a tremendous response to these events, and I will continue to host them across the 45th District as long as the demand is there,” said Chesney. […]
State Senator Andrew Chesney to Host Two FREE Document Shredding Events on June 21
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is inviting residents of the 45th District to safely dispose of old bank records, receipts, and other documents at two free document shredding events that will be held on Saturday, June 21. A shred truck will be in Rockton from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, and in Roscoe from 1:00 […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Launches 2025 Summer Reading Program
To keep young minds active during the summer break from school, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is inviting children in his district to participate in his 2025 Summer Reading Program. “Reading over the summer isn’t just about keeping kids busy, it’s about giving them a head start for the next school year,” said Chesney. “This […]
Senator Andrew Chesney and Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson to Host FREE Community Shred Event
In an effort to help residents safely dispose of personal documents and protect themselves from identity theft, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) and Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson are hosting a free community shred event on Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Machesney Park Town Center. The shred truck will be […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Co-Host Pet Food Donation Drive for Friends Forever Humane Society of Freeport
A strong advocate for the humane treatment of animals, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with the Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors for a pet food donation drive to replenish supplies at the Friends Forever Humane Society of Freeport. The drive will take place from April 28-May 16. “There is no better pet than […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney Pushes Election Integrity Legislation President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” which introduces significant changes to U.S. election procedures concerning voting rights and non-citizens. Key provisions of the President’s order include the following common sense measures: Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration: The […]
Senator Chesney to Bring IPASS on Demand to Oregon on March 10
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to Oregon on March 10 to help motorists switch out their plastic IPASS transponders for the new IPASS sticker technology. “The Tollway is phasing out the plastic transponders we have in our cars and replacing them with stickers,” said Chesney. “Traditional […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Bring IPASS on Demand to South Beloit on February 3
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to South Beloit on February 3 to help motorists switch out their plastic IPASS transponders for the new IPASS sticker technology. “The Tollway is phasing out the plastic transponders we have in our cars and replacing them with stickers,” said Chesney. […]