State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Ill.)
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Senator Chesney calls for elimination of estate tax to aid Illinois family farms
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) addressed a crowd of agriculture leaders and FFA students in Springfield on April 9.
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Governor Pritzker's support for bills to alter township government draws criticism
Township government in Illinois has been lauded for its localized, efficient approach to addressing community needs, ranging from school quality to road maintenance.
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Senator Chesney addresses agriculture and trafficking as legislative session progresses
With the spring legislative session underway, the Senate Agriculture Committee in Illinois is actively examining legislation that could impact the state's farming and agribusiness sectors.
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Illinois agriculture's essential role highlighted during National Agriculture Week
National Agriculture Week concluded in Illinois, highlighting the pivotal role that farming and agriculture play in the state's economy.
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Senator Chesney supports new election integrity legislation in Illinois
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections," which introduces significant changes to U.S. election procedures.
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Illinois families protest education bill; Chesney criticizes proposed bag tax
Thousands of homeschooling families gathered at the Illinois State Capitol to voice their opposition to House Bill 2827.
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Illinois Republicans seek IHSA's stance on men's participation in women's sports
State Senator Andrew Chesney, along with his Republican colleagues in both the Senate and House, has reached out to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) seeking clarity on its stance regarding the participation of biological males in...
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Illinois named highest-taxed state; controversial bills stir debate
Illinois has been identified as the highest-taxed state in the United States, according to WalletHub's latest annual study on state tax rates.
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Local elections hold significant sway over daily life; voter participation urged
The importance of local municipal elections is often overshadowed by the attention given to Presidential elections.
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Senator Chesney reviews IPASS event, homeschool advocacy, and state financial challenges
IPASS on Demand is set to take place in Oregon today.
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Senator Chesney backs Trump's push against DEI in Illinois schools
State Senator Andrew Chesney is supporting the Trump Administration's initiative to end Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) lessons in Illinois schools.
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Homeschool families gather in Springfield; audit reveals failures in immigrant healthcare
The Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) are set to hold their 35th annual "Cherry Pie Day" at the Capitol in Springfield on Thursday, March 6.
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Cherry Pie Day highlights homeschool success; Pritzker's budget faces criticism
Homeschool families are preparing for the 35th annual Cherry Pie Day in Springfield, an event organized by the Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) to highlight the ongoing success of homeschooling in Illinois.
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Senator Chesney hosts event for IPASS sticker transition in Oregon
State Senator Andrew Chesney, representing Freeport, is organizing an event in Oregon on March 10 to assist motorists in transitioning from plastic IPASS transponders to the new sticker technology.
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Illinois lawmakers propose new regulations on homeschool families
In Illinois, a new legislative proposal is stirring debate over homeschooling.
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Senator Chesney criticizes Governor Pritzker's budget address
Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual Budget Address on Wednesday before a joint session of the Senate and House.
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Madigan's conviction prompts calls for reform in Illinois politics
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan's conviction on corruption charges has highlighted longstanding issues within Illinois' political system.
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Senator Chesney responds to Madigan's guilty verdict
On Wednesday, a federal jury found former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan guilty on multiple charges, including bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud.
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Senator Chesney pushes for transparency in non-citizen program spending
Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney has introduced legislation aimed at increasing transparency regarding taxpayer spending on programs for non-citizens.
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Senator Chesney supports DOJ lawsuit against Illinois over deportation interference
President Donald Trump's Department of Justice has initiated legal proceedings against the State of Illinois.