State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Ill.)
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Community shred event to protect against identity theft scheduled by Chesney and Johnson
State Senator Andrew Chesney and Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson are organizing a community event for residents to securely dispose of personal documents.
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State Senator Chesney praises Trump's 100-Day impact on Illinois
As former President Donald J. Trump marks his first 100 days back in office, Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has highlighted several actions by the President that he claims have positively impacted the state of Illinois....
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Illinois Senate focuses on budget and public safety initiatives
Illinois Senators have returned to Springfield after a two-week period in their home districts.
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Senator Chesney partners with Realtors for pet food drive
State Senator Andrew Chesney has joined forces with the Northwest Illinois Alliance of Realtors to organize a pet food donation drive.
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Senator Chesney seeks federal guidance on fairness in women's sports
State Senator Andrew Chesney and his Republican colleagues have sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, seeking federal guidance on maintaining fairness in girls' and women’s high school athletics in Illinois.
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Senator Chesney addresses locker room policy and local initiatives
Senator Andrew Chesney and fellow State Representative John Cabello recently attended a local Board of Education meeting at Hononegah High School in Rockton, voicing concerns against the policy permitting biological males to change in girls’...
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Corruption persists in Springfield despite Madigan's downfall and ongoing reform efforts
Despite the conviction and anticipated sentencing of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan for corruption charges, the issue continues to persist in Springfield.
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Officials urge change in locker room policy at Hononegah School
State Senator Andrew Chesney and State Representative John Cabello are urging the Hononegah Community High School Board to reconsider a policy allowing a biological male to use the girls’ locker room.
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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.