New Threats to Public Safety
The same Chicago Democrat who brought us the SAFE-T Act (House Bill 3653) has filed new legislation that would further threaten public safety and impede
February 15, 2024
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Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to U.S. House Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
On February 13, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for allegedly violating immigration laws passed by the U.S.
February 14, 2024
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney Welcomes 4-H Students and Leaders to the Capitol Last week was a very busy week in Springfield, but I enjoyed seeing a sea
February 13, 2024
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Files Resolution in Support of Federal Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Immigration reform must take place at the federal level, and we need a
February 5, 2024
$2.3 Million in OSLAD Grants Coming to Communities in Senator Andrew Chesney’s 45th Senate District
State Senator Andrew Chesney has announced that close to $2.3 million in Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants are coming to communities in
February 2, 2024
Senator Andrew Chesney Files Senate Resolution in Support of Federal Efforts to Impeach Homeland Security Secretary
While the migrant crisis in Illinois continues to consume human services budget dollars, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has filed a resolution that seeks to
January 31, 2024
In 2024 It’s Time to Reinvest in Kids
During the 2023 session, Republicans in the Senate and House fought hard to continue a tax credit scholarship program for low-income Illinois school children. Through
January 29, 2024
Senator Andrew Chesney Honors Byron Class 3A Football State Champions
On January 21, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) stopped by the annual football banquet for the Byron High School football team to deliver honorary recognitions
January 23, 2024
2024 Session Kicks Off with Chesney Press Conference on the Migrant Crisis
2024 Legislative Session Kicks Off with Chesney Press Conference The Illinois General Assembly kicked off the 2024 regular session on January 16, and lawmakers spent
January 22, 2024
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Fall Survey Affirms Traditional Conservative Values in Northwest Illinois
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently sent a survey to 71,000 households in the 45th Senate District, and the results confirm that they want conservative
January 22, 2024
Senate and House Republicans Offer Legislative Solutions to Address Migrant Crisis in Illinois
A group of Republican legislators is stepping up to provide legislative solutions to a migrant crisis that is overwhelming state and community resources. At a
January 16, 2024
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Illinois to Launch New Intake Center, Shelter Site for Migrants Arriving in Chicago Illinois has been under some form of a gubernatorial disaster proclamation for
January 14, 2024