ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR
45TH DISTRICT
Legislators are preparing to head back to Springfield for the Fall Veto Session, which is scheduled for October 24-26, and November 7-9. Veto Session is
Veto session set to begin The start date for the Illinois General Assembly’s annual Fall Veto Session is quickly approaching. This year’s veto session, which
Even though the constitutionality of Illinois’ so-called “assault weapons ban” continues to be challenged in federal court, on Monday, September 18, the Illinois State Police
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
In recognition of Highland Community College’s 60th anniversary, on Tuesday, September 26, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) presented HCC President Christina Kuberski and Trustee Doug
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
An interesting news story broke recently that shined a light on hypocrisy within the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and the Illinois Democratic Party. I have
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
With the recent Illinois Supreme Court decision that upheld the no-cash bail provisions in the so-called SAFE-T Act, these sweeping changes to our bail system
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) and Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall are pleased to announce that 82 pounds of expired and unused medications were collected
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 and Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana to Host Tele-Town Hall Meeting On Wednesday, September 6, I am partnering with Winnebago County Sheriff Gary