High prescription drug costs don’t just hurt families. They quietly drain the American economy. Today, the average senior spends between $3,000 and $4,500 per year out of pocket on prescription drugs, with costs rising fastest for those managing chronic conditions. For many households on fixed incomes, that means $250 to $400 every month diverted away from groceries, utilities, local businesses, and savings.

As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis advances his proposal to eliminate property taxes on primary residences through a 2026 ballot initiative, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Casey Chlebek says Illinois leaders have run out of excuses for inaction and calls for Governor Pritzker to act to address the state’s exploitative property tax laws and unconstitutional home equity theft.

With Small Business Saturday barely in the rearview mirror, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Casey Chlebek today announced a bold economic proposal designed to reverse Illinois's entrepreneurial exodus: a Five-Year Federal Tax Holiday for New Small Businesses, with automatic extensions for ventures launched in underserved or high-poverty areas.

One out of every three new small businesses fail within two years. Not because the owners lack drive or good ideas—but because Washington takes too much, too soon. With my proposed five-year tax holiday for all new small businesses, we can put power back where it belongs—into the hands of working families and help new small businesses survive, grow, and thrive.

Grassroots-funded outsider vows to refuse Senate salary and defend the American Dream from over-taxation. PARK RIDGE, ILL – November 13, 2025 — Casey Chlebek, a Polish-born entrepreneur and community leader, has officially qualified for the 2026 U.S. Senate Republican Primary, bringing an outsider’s message of tax freedom and authentic leadership to what many are calling Illinois’s most open Senate race in decades. With longtime Senator Dick Durbin retiring after 28 years, th

Today’s young adults are starting life under far tougher conditions than their parents or grandparents did.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Casey Chlebek is unveiling the third pillar of his MAGNA Agenda—Make America the Greatest Nation Again: the Abolition of IRS Taxes on Retirement Income, calling it a vital step toward restoring fairness, dignity, and financial security for seniors, veterans, and working families. “Retirement should mean peace of mind—not another IRS bill,” said Chlebek. “No American who worked hard, paid their taxes, and followed the rules should have to ga

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Casey Chlebek today unveiled the Young Adult American Dream Act, a key proposal under his MAGNA Agenda (Making America the Greatest Nation Again) to eliminate federal income taxes for all Americans under age 23—or under 26 for full-time students, married couples, or young parents. The plan aims to give the next generation a fair start in life amid record-high rent, student debt, and stagnant wages.

Yesterday was a great day for humanity, indeed, a new beginning. The release of hostages and the first real steps toward peace in Gaza give families around the world a reason to take a breath of relief after so much pain and uncertainty. I join others in praising President Trump for the leadership and determination that helped make this breakthrough possible. His resolve once again shows that peace through strength is not just a phrase, but a principle that works.

Retirement should be a season of dignity and peace—not another season of taxation. Yet millions of Americans are left playing Washington’s version of “tax roulette,” never sure how much of their nest egg the government will seize.

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Casey Chlebek calls for a statewide advisory referendum on property taxes as new survey shows voters...

U.S. Senate candidate Casey Chlebek (R-IL) today announced if elected, he will propose a bold plan to abolish the federal tax on Social Security benefits and protect the dignity of America’s seniors, survivors, and disabled citizens. “Americans pay into Social Security with every paycheck,” said Chlebek. “Taxing those benefits a second time is double taxation—and it’s wrong. Seniors worked a lifetime for these benefits. They should not be punished by Washington just for co

I’m deeply horrified by the heartbreaking news that Charlie Kirk was fatally shot today while speaking at Utah Valley University. I had the honor of meeting Charlie at the 2022 Lincoln Day Dinner in Springfield, Ill. where he served as President of Turning Point USA. His passion and energy left a lasting impression. No matter our views or our politics, this attack on a public forum—and on human life—is unacceptable.

This month, we turn to another injustice: the federal tax on Social Security benefits. This tax is not only unfair—it’s a broken promise. Americans already fund Social Security with every paycheck. Then, when they collect their benefits, Washington taxes them again. That’s double taxation, plain and simple. It didn’t happen by accident. In 1983, a Democrat-controlled Congress created the tax. In 1993, they expanded it to hit more retirees. Former President Joe Biden voted fo

Casey Chlebek, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, today urged the Illinois General Assembly to place a statewide advisory referendum on the 2026 ballot, giving voters a direct say in Illinois’s property tax crisis.

“The American Dream shouldn’t come with an annual bill”—Chlebek says it’s time to end the tax that never ends. PARK RIDGE, ILL – August 19, 2025  – Casey Chlebek, who is seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Illinois, is voicing strong support for President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and its proposed expansion of the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction—from $10,000 to $40,000—calling it a vital first step toward meaningful homeowner relief. But Chlebek says it

You pay off your mortgage—and still, the bills never stop. Every year, homeowners are forced to shell out thousands just to stay in homes they already own. Miss a payment? You could lose it all. In Illinois, the average property tax bill exceeds $5,300—among the highest in the country.

Casey Chlebek, a business leader, public policy advocate, and proud Polish-American, has officially declared intention to be the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Illinois. With a vision to put power back into the hands of hardworking families, Chlebek is launching a sweeping reform domestic platform known as the MAGNA Agenda—Make America the Greatest Nation Again.

I’m Casey Chlebek, and I’m running to represent the state of Illinois in the United States Senate with honesty, strength, and common-sense solutions. If you’re tired of career politicians, overreaching government, and failed policies, this campaign—and this newsletter—is for you.