Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Andrew Chesney Welcomes IL Director of Agriculture to First Agriculture Advisory Committee Meeting of 2024 Over 60 leaders from the Northwest Illinois farming and
April 1, 2024
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Senator Andrew Chesney Welcomes IL Director of Agriculture to First Agriculture Advisory Committee Meeting of 2024
Over 60 leaders from the Northwest Illinois farming and agriculture community gathered at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau building on Tuesday for State Senator Andrew
March 27, 2024
As Evictions Begin at Chicago Migrant Shelters, Northwest Counties Take Proactive Steps of Protection
After postponing the evictions of migrants and illegal immigrants from Chicago shelters for months, Chicago leaders began an official eviction process on March 17. Chicago
March 25, 2024
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Stephenson County Board to Consider Non-Sanctuary County Resolution Last week members of the Stephenson County Board’s Administration & Legal Affairs Committee recommended approval of a
March 18, 2024
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
As Committee Deadline Approaches, Legislators Vet Hundreds of Bills This Friday is an important week at the Capitol, as all bills must clear a substantive
March 12, 2024
It’s Time to Eliminate Illinois’ Sales Tax on Groceries
As a public official, I have always fought to lower taxes for my constituents. From my time on the Freeport City Council to my tenure
March 11, 2024
Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling that Trump Cannot be Removed from Ballot
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled unanimously that no state has the power or authority to remove Donald Trump from the
March 4, 2024
Migrant Population in IL Increases by 821% in Two Years
A recent Bloomberg News report points to the massive influx of migrants and illegal immigrants who are heading to Illinois once they enter the United
March 4, 2024
Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to Court Ruling that Removes Donald Trump from Ballot
In response to the Cook County court decision this week to remove candidate Donald Trump from the ballot in Illinois, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport)
March 2, 2024
Governor Proposes $1 Billion in Tax Increases to Cover Expenses for His Migrant Crisis
On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual combined Budget Address and State of the State Address and proposed a billion dollars in tax increases
February 27, 2024
Valentines for Seniors is More than Just a Card Drop
My office recently completed its first annual Valentines for Seniors program, and the response from the community exceeded all expectations. Between February 14 and15,
February 26, 2024
Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address
Governor JB Pritzker gave his budget address on Wednesday before a joint session of the General Assembly. Following the speech, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport)
February 21, 2024