Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney has embraced a prominent role within the Illinois Freedom Caucus, drawing both praise from supporters and criticism from opponents. Fighting4Freeport examines Chesney's record, the concerns raised by critics, and why challenger Joshua T. Atkinson says District 45 needs a different style of Republican leadership.

Joshua T. Atkinson, a Black, openly gay U.S. Navy veteran and former Freeport mayoral candidate, has announced his campaign for Illinois State Senate in the 45th District Republican primary. Fighting4Freeport examines his campaign launch, his policy priorities, and why he says voters deserve a different vision for Republican leadership.