SB2504: The Springfield Power Grab That Could Reshape Freeport, Stephenson County, and Who Really Runs This Community

FREEPORT, IL – November 29, 2025

For decades, NW Illinois has operated under the heavy influence of the Chesney–Stewart political machine. From appointments to patronage to who gets what privilege, this network’s dominance is no secret to anyone who has lived here long enough.

So the silence from State Senator Andrew Chesney on SB2504 isn’t just unusual — it’s revealing.