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. […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Host Second IPASS on Demand Event in Freeport

After a successful Freeport event that provided IPASS service to about 600 constituents last month, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway back to Freeport for an encore IPASS on Demand event on Thursday, January 23. “The success of our December IPASS on Demand event in Freeport exceeded […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Launches 2nd Annual “Valentines for Seniors” Card Drive

With the arrival of the new year in Illinois, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is once again sponsoring a “Valentines for Seniors” card drive. To brighten the days of seniors and ensure they know they are a valued part of the community, Senator Chesney is asking students from public and private schools, church groups, scouting […]