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 […]
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 […]