Senator Andrew Chesney Rejects Democrats’ FY 2025 Spending Plan
On May 26, Senate Democrats pushed through a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes record spending and nearly $1 billion in tax hikes. In response
May 26, 2024
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With Three Days Remaining on Spring Calendar, Budget Remains in Flux
FY25 Budget is Elusive as Spring Session Winds Down Lawmakers are in Springfield this week for what are supposed to be the final days of the
May 22, 2024
Senator Andrew Chesney Denounces Democrats’ Attempts to Raise Taxes in FY25 Budget
With just three days remaining on the scheduled spring session calendar, the Fiscal Year 2025 calendar remains in flux. On Wednesday, May 22, State Senator
May 22, 2024
The Life-Changing Power of Mentorship
Those of us who grew up in stable homes with solid role models are very fortunate. While most of us probably did not know or
May 17, 2024
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney Gets “View of a Lineman” during Energy Association Event The Illinois Energy Association hosted its 2nd annual “Bringing the Tour to You” event
May 13, 2024
Northwest Illinois Values on Full Display and Represented at the State Capitol
As your Senator of the 45th District, I am privileged to be the legislative voice of about 220,000 citizens in Northwest Illinois. I gauge opinions
May 7, 2024
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senate Republicans Warn, “This is How you Steal an Election,” as Democrats Pass Drastic Change to Election Law On May 2 Republican members of the
May 6, 2024
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Stephenson County Board Declares itself “Non-Sanctuary County” Through a resolution passed earlier this month, Stephenson County board members declared the county a Non-Sanctuary County. This
April 30, 2024
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney Addresses Hundreds That Rally in Support of Second Amendment at Statehouse The streets of Springfield were filled with hundreds of supporters of the
April 25, 2024
Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board is Plagued with Problems
It’s no secret that Governor JB Pritzker is the most liberal governor our state has ever seen. After all, he made Illinois the abortion capitol
April 22, 2024
Senator Andrew Chesney Launches 2024 Summer Reading Program
To keep young minds active during the summer break from school, Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is offering first through sixth grade students from the 45th
April 18, 2024
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senate Advances Legislation to Stop Governments from Charging Property Tax Penalties to Deceased Individuals Legislation that alleviates the financial burdens placed on families dealing with
April 15, 2024