Engaging With Your State Government
The 104th General Assembly is now in session, and in the coming weeks, thousands of bills will be filed in both the Illinois Senate and
January 27, 2025
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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
January 24, 2025
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
IPASS on Demand Returns to Freeport on January 23 As promised, I am bringing the popular IPASS on Demand events back to the 45th District.
January 21, 2025
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
January 17, 2025
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
New Year, Same “Lame Duck” Democrats After a snowy four-day “Lame Duck” session, Illinois lawmakers convened the 104th General Assembly with Inauguration Ceremonies on January
January 14, 2025
Lame Duck Sessions are Dangerous; Here’s Why
Following the November presidential election, Governor JB Pritzker announced that he and his allies would “Trump-Proof” Illinois before Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration as our
January 13, 2025
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
January 11, 2025
Lame Duck Session Brings More Bad Bills to Illinoisans
Following the November presidential election, Governor JB Pritzker announced that he and his allies would “Trump-Proof” Illinois before Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration as our
January 10, 2025
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
January 10, 2025
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Legislators Return to Springfield for Lame-Duck Session Illinois lawmakers were in Springfield from January 4 through January 7 for a “lame-duck session” to tackle the
January 9, 2025
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review: New Year, New Laws Edition
Chesney Comments on Biden Commutations Makes National Fox News Outgoing President Joe Biden recently took action to commute the prison sentences of some 1,500 convicted
December 27, 2024
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Jo Daviess County Sheriff Retires After Three Decades in Law Enforcement Last week it was a privilege to see Jo Daviess County Sheriff Kevin Turner
December 17, 2024