Over the past 18 months, Rep. Chesney and other state legislators have been inundated with e-mails and calls from frustrated parents, job creators, concerned community members and local elected officials…

Memorial Day is first and foremost an occasion to honor those that gave their lives in defense of our freedoms while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is…

While it might not seem to be the case, not everything that occurs in our state’s Capitol is contentious. This year the General Assembly sent more than 400 bills to…

Despite the setbacks coming out of the 2022 legislative session with Democrats’ rubber-stamping JB Pritzker’s agenda on numerous policy fronts, one positive outcome was achieved on a bipartisan basis, thanks…

The selfless sacrifice of those who serve in the Armed Forces, and that of their families, is something we should never forget. They safeguarded our lives and deserve our ongoing…

The legislative year began with the Democratic supermajority’s blockade of any new measures designed to keep Illinois communities safe by cracking down on criminal activity. Even at a time when…

Illinois Democrats passed a new state budget on April 9 full of election-year gimmicks and self-congratulations. With the federal spigot set to stop flowing, Illinois has to get serious about…

Rep. Chesney released the following statement after passage of the FY23 budget in the early morning hours. “Today, Illinois Democrats passed an untenable state budget that includes an increase for…

Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) spoke during debate on the House Floor today in support of the men and women of law enforcement and rebuked Democrats for their political amnesia as…

The men and women of law enforcement do more to serve our local communities and our state than I have space to list here. From assisting motorists with disabled vehicles…

Public trust in Illinois state government is at an all-time low following the recent indictment of former House Speaker Mike Madigan on 22 counts of federal racketeering charges that detail…