ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR
45TH DISTRICT
In response to the verdict handed down in a New York City courtroom Thursday afternoon against President Donald Trump, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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