Take Senator Chesney’s Legislative Survey!
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) invites all residents of Illinois’ 45th Senate District to complete his 2023 Survey. The survey was recently mailed to households
March 31, 2023
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Senator Andrew Chesney Denounces Weaponization of Elected Offices for use as a Political Tool
In response to the approval of legislation in Springfield on Friday that essentially weaponizes the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to go after non-profit pregnancy resource
March 31, 2023
Senator Chesney Calls News of Indictment Against Former President Donald Trump “Unethical and a Huge Threat to Democracy”
Today in New York City, news of an indictment against former President Donald Trump was made public. It was filed under seal and specifics will
March 30, 2023
Guest Column: Dignity and Proper Care for Our Most Vulnerable
A primary responsibility of state government is to protect those who otherwise cannot protect or take care of themselves. Sadly, in too many cases, the
March 20, 2023
Senator Chesney Blames Toxic Work Environment Established by Democrats for Layoffs at Freeport’s Newell Brands Facility
On Thursday, Atlanta, Georgia-based Newell Brands announced the layoff of approximately 75 employees at its Freeport, Illinois facility. In response to the announcement, State Senator
March 9, 2023
Ethics, or the lack thereof, in Springfield
We all have an internal compass that guides our decisions and our behavior. And for those who seek public office, their ethical standards should be
March 6, 2023
Senator Chesney Points to Failed Democratic Policies as Automaker Stellantis Leaves Belvidere, Makes $155 Million Investment in Indiana
On Tuesday, February 28, the Belvidere Chrysler plant was closed for good, putting hundreds of Illinoisans out of work. That same day, plant owner Stellantis
February 28, 2023
Senator Chesney Denounces Loss of Local Control for Wind Tower and Solar Panel Placement
During the Lame Duck session of the General Assembly in January, majority party lawmakers approved legislation that removes local control over setback requirements for wind
February 23, 2023
Senator Andrew Chesney Seeks Stronger Ethics through 2023 Legislative Agenda
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) wants to raise the ethical bar for state-level public officials by strengthening penalties for those found guilty of public corruption
February 21, 2023
The Rules of the Legislative Game
Friday, February 10 marked the 2023 bill filing deadline in Springfield, and at the end of the day there were 2,442 Senate Bills and 2,000
February 20, 2023
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Governor Proposes $3 Billion Spending Increase During Budget Address On Feb. 15, Governor JB Pritzker proposed his fifth budget to the Illinois General Assembly during
February 17, 2023
Senator Andrew Chesney Blasts Pritzker Spending Plan
On February 15, Governor JB Pritzker presented his combined State of the State and Budget Address before a joint session of the Illinois Senate and
February 15, 2023