Senator Chesney Reacts to U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen’s Politically-Motivated Vote to Keep Government Shut Down
Following a recent vote by House Rep. Eric Sorensen to attempt to prolong the federal government shutdown, Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) released the following statement: “Tonight, Eric Sorensen, the Democrat representing Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, spat in the face of northwestern Illinoisans. With his vote to attempt to keep the government shutdown alive, […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to News that U.S. Senate Has Reached an Agreement on Reopening the Federal Government
Over the weekend, there was movement within the U.S. Senate to end the stalemate and reopen the federal government. Upon learning of the news, Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “I am pleased to know that a handful of Democrats have finally come to their senses and are joining Republicans […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to Shooting Death of Charlie Kirk
On Wednesday, during a speaking engagement on the campus of Utah Valley University, conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed by a gunman. Upon learning of the shooting, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “I am heartbroken and sickened to learn of the senseless shooting death of Charlie Kirk. […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to Governor Pritzker’s Decision to Help Texas Democrats Shirk Mapmaking Responsibilities
As Texas Democrats flee their state to avoid redistricting duties and take refuge in Illinois, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is drawing attention to the complete hypocrisy being displayed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker: “JB Pritzker blatantly lied to the people of Illinois when he campaigned on a promise to veto gerrymandered maps, then […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Signing of Anti-Gun Rights Bills
On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law two new bills that further erode Second Amendment rights in the State of Illinois. Upon learning of the signing of Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 1373, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “These two bills chip away at personal responsibility and constitutional freedoms […]
State Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to U.S. House Passage of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
On July 3, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Senate-amended version of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Following the tallying of the vote, Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “Today’s passage of the Big Beautiful Bill in the U.S. House marks a major victory for hardworking Americans and […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to Mike Madigan Sentencing
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement in response to the sentencing of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on federal corruption charges: “Michael Madigan did not just break the rules. He spent decades writing his own and using them to build a corrupt political system that drained our state, overlooked the […]
Senator Chesney Reacts to Pritzker Budget Address
On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker gave his annual Budget Address before a joint session of the Senate and House. Following the speech, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “J.B. Pritzker’s budget address wasn’t about governing—it was about launching his national campaign. Instead of tackling Illinois’ skyrocketing taxes, failing schools, or horrific […]
Senator Chesney Reacts to Madigan Verdict
On Wednesday morning, a federal jury found former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan guilty on several counts of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud. Upon hearing the verdict, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “As one of the three original petitioners who triggered an in-house investigation into suspected […]
Senator Chesney Expresses Full Support of DOJ Lawsuit Against State of Illinois for Interfering with Trump Deportation Efforts
On Thursday, President Donald J. Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois, accusing state leaders, including Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, of interfering with federal efforts to deport illegal immigrants. Upon learning of the lawsuit, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “Today’s […]