ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR
45TH DISTRICT
This week lawmakers got their first glimpse of Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson’s political and economic agenda when he spoke to a joint session of the
More than three years after they started, it appears the COVID-19 disaster proclamations are finally coming to an end. It was on March 9, 2020
As Illinois’ unfriendly business climate has pushed large companies to leave the state or significantly reduce their corporate presence, members of the Senate Republican Caucus
Many say the only constant in life is change. We see this as businesses continually adapt to remain competitive and profitable, and schools respond to
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) invites all residents of Illinois’ 45th Senate District to complete his 2023 Survey. The survey was recently mailed to households
In response to the approval of legislation in Springfield on Friday that essentially weaponizes the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to go after non-profit pregnancy resource
Today in New York City, news of an indictment against former President Donald Trump was made public. It was filed under seal and specifics will
A primary responsibility of state government is to protect those who otherwise cannot protect or take care of themselves. Sadly, in too many cases, the
On Thursday, Atlanta, Georgia-based Newell Brands announced the layoff of approximately 75 employees at its Freeport, Illinois facility. In response to the announcement, State Senator
We all have an internal compass that guides our decisions and our behavior. And for those who seek public office, their ethical standards should be
On Tuesday, February 28, the Belvidere Chrysler plant was closed for good, putting hundreds of Illinoisans out of work. That same day, plant owner Stellantis
During the Lame Duck session of the General Assembly in January, majority party lawmakers approved legislation that removes local control over setback requirements for wind