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
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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
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney Delivers over 3,200 Valentines On February 14 and 15, my staff and I delivered more than 3,200 homemade valentines to seniors living in
February 20, 2024
Senator Andrew Chesney Delivers over 2,300 Valentines to Local Seniors
On Valentine’s Day, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) brought a great deal of joy to seniors in the 45th District when he and his staff
February 16, 2024
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
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