Held annually on the first Friday in October, Manufacturing Day helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to…

Chesney Opposes Tax Hikes on Illinois Families State Representative Andrew Chesney Voted to Oppose: Online Sales Tax Increase Gas Tax Increase Vehicle Title Fee Increase Cigarette Tax Increase E-Cigarette Tax…

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Spain named House Republican Conference Chairman.  State Representative Ryan Spain was appointed by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin to the post of House Republican Conference Chairman, joining Durkin’s…

In yet another hit to Illinois’ working middle income taxpayers, a little talked about provision of the State’s Capital Construction Funding legislation passed on the final days of Spring Session…

State Representative Andrew Chesney hosted his most recent Pizza & Politics event in Mt. Morris with Village President Dan Elsasser, Village Clerk Paula Diehl and Mt. Morris residents Rob &…

Rep. Andrew Chesney is reminding any person or entity covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act they can sign up for e-mail alerts to know when to fly the flag of the…

JOBS Amazon agrees to buy 100,000 electric vans from Rivian Automotive.  Although Rivian is a startup firm, its Central Illinois plant is experienced at motor vehicle assembly.  The Normal plant…

The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Many Americans take the time to remember those who were…

State Representative Andrew Chesney refused to accept the $1,628 pay raise given to lawmakers this year by donating $1,628 to local organizations serving Northwest Illinois. “Lawmakers do not deserve a…

CHICAGO Uber Freight to place 2,000 jobs in historic Old Main Post Office.  The Downtown Chicago office building, under renovation after many decades as Chicago’s main post office, will be…