Senator Andrew Chesney to Host Community Connections Meeting in Savanna on July 31
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is seeking input from residents of the 45th Senate District at a town hall-style meeting he is hosting in Savanna on Wednesday, July 31. The event will be co-hosted by Savanna Mayor Val Gunnarsson. “I have been hosting Community Connections meetings throughout my legislative district, and I am very much […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Continues Community Connections Tour with Events in Rockton and Machesney Park
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is continuing his series of Community Connections meetings in the 45th District with a June 24 event in Rockton, and a June 26 event in Machesney Park. The Rockton meeting will be co-hosted by Rockton Mayor John Peterson, South Beloit Mayor Tom Fitzgerald, and Roscoe Village President Carol Gustafson, and […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Launches Community Connections Tour with Event in Genoa
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is kicking off a series of Community Connections meetings in the 45th District with a Tuesday, June 18 with event in Genoa. Genoa Mayor Jonathon Brust will co-host the event. “The spring legislative session concluded in May with the approval of a $53 billion budget and approximately $1 billion in […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Launches 2024 Summer Reading Program
To keep young minds active during the summer break from school, Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is offering first through sixth grade students from the 45th District an opportunity to participate in his summer reading program. “Summer reading is a key factor in the achievement gap between struggling and successful students, and those who do not […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senate Advances Legislation to Stop Governments from Charging Property Tax Penalties to Deceased Individuals Legislation that alleviates the financial burdens placed on families dealing with unforeseen property tax penalties in the wake of a loved one’s passing advanced in the Senate last week. I am the leading Chief Co-Sponsor of this bill. Currently, even when […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Launches First Annual “Valentines for Seniors” Card Drive
With the start of the new year in Illinois, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is launching his first annual “Valentines for Seniors” card drive. To brighten the days of seniors and make sure they know they are a valued part of the community, Senator Chesney is asking students from public and private schools, church groups, […]
Senator Chesney to host Pet Rescue Event on December 2
On Saturday, December 2, Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with the Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport for a Pet Rescue Fair. Visitors at the event will be able to interact with pets available for adoption and enjoy half-price adoptions for cats. “People searching for the perfect pet do not need to look any […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to partner with Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall for prescription drug drop-off event
In an effort to keep dangerous drugs out of the hands of potential abusers and out of the water supply, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall for a prescription drug drop-off event on September 9 in Lena. “By properly disposing of unused and expired medications, we are preventing […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Partner with Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana for September 6 Tele-Town Hall Meeting
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is partnering with Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana on Wednesday, September 6 for a 6:30 PM Tele-Town Hall Meeting. Senator Chesney’s & Sheriff Caruana’s Tele-Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, September 6 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM A call will be made to households in the 45th Senate District at 6:30 PM […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s August Traveling Office Hours Tour Concludes with Two Events on August 24
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is hosting a series of traveling office hours events throughout the 45th Senate District this summer. Successful events have already been held in South Beloit, Machesney Park, Genoa, and Davis Junction, and additional events are scheduled for August 24 in Roscoe and Rockton. “We have had a tremendous turnout for […]