Andrew Chesney

ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR
45TH DISTRICT

Senator Chesney’s Week in Review

USDA Announces Grants to Enhance Rural Water and Waste Systems The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has unveiled an opportunity for private nonprofit

Senator Chesney’s Week in Review

Controversial firearms ban law requires owners to submit affidavit by Jan. 1 When the so-called “assault weapons ban” legislation was passed in Illinois in January

Senator Chesney’s Week in Review

Counties within 45th Senate District to lose approximately $10 2 million lost revenue from cash bonds The elimination of cash bail, a key component of

Senator Chesney’s Week in Review

SAFE-T Act update:  ‘No cash bail’ set to take effect September 18 Since the final day of the 2021 lame-duck session, the SAFE-T Act has

Senator Chesney’s Week in Review

Governor takes action on remaining bills; all but six become law All legislation that passed the General Assembly during the 2023 spring session has now