The Weaponization of Justice Ends Now: Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to “Unconditional Discharge” Decision for President Donald Trump
On Friday morning, New York Judge Juan Merchan vindicated President Donald Trump with an unconditional discharge in relation to convictions received in 2024 in a case many believed was a politically motivated attempt to interfere in the Election. An unconditional discharge means the President will not face imprisonment, probation, supervision, or any other conditions, underscoring the case’s flimsy foundation. Following the sentencing, State Senator […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Host IPASS on Demand Event in Elizabeth on December 9
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to Elizabeth on December 9 for an IPASS on Demand event. “The Tollway is transitioning away from plastic transponders and are replacing them with new sticker technology,” said Chesney. “Rather than having my constituents complete this transaction at the DMV or […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Stands with Legislative Freedom Caucus to Demand Illinois’ Cooperation with Trump Administration Mandates
During the second week of Veto Session in Springfield, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) stood with members of the Legislative Freedom Caucus and demanded that Governor JB Pritzker abide by policies- including those related to immigration- that President-Elect Donald Trump has said he will implement when he takes office in January. The Caucus also asked […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Veto Session Concludes: Senate Republicans Renew Call for No New Tax Hikes The second and final week of the General Assembly’s Veto Session wrapped up on Thursday with few legislative items passing through either chamber. While the Veto Session has ended, the 103rd General Assembly is expected to reconvene in early January for a “lame duck” […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to Attack Against President Donald Trump
On Saturday afternoon at a rally in Western Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump was injured after gunfire rang out while he was speaking. In response to the attack, State Senator Andrew Chesney issued the following statement: “There is no place within our political debate for violence against any public official. The assassination attempt on President Trump […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to Ogle County Shooting
On Wednesday, three deputies from Ogle County Sheriff’s Department were shot while responding to an incident inside an Ogle County home. In response, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “I want to thank Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle and his department, police officers from several communities, and the crisis negotiators and […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to Trump Verdict
In response to the verdict handed down in a New York City courtroom Thursday afternoon against President Donald Trump, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has issued the following statement: “The next President of the United States will be decided by the American people on November 5th and not by those who have weaponized our […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Rejects Democrats’ FY 2025 Spending Plan
On May 26, Senate Democrats pushed through a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes record spending and nearly $1 billion in tax hikes. In response to the Senate’s passage of the budget, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport), who voted against it, released the following statement: “This reckless budget from out-of-touch Democrats aligns more with California-style […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Denounces Democrats’ Attempts to Raise Taxes in FY25 Budget
With just three days remaining on the scheduled spring session calendar, the Fiscal Year 2025 calendar remains in flux. On Wednesday, May 22, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement on the status of the budget: “For the last several years, Illinois Democrats have benefitted from the effects of hyper-inflation and federal COVID […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling that Trump Cannot be Removed from Ballot
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled unanimously that no state has the power or authority to remove Donald Trump from the presidential ballot. In response to the decision, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “The U.S. Supreme Court has put the progressive left in check and has sent […]