Illinois Representative Barbara Wheeler (r-64th)
Recent News About Illinois Representative Barbara Wheeler (r-64th)
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From Prairie State Wire
House unanimously passes workplace safety bill for healthcare professionals
Workplace safety for healthcare professionals is a priority for the state House of Representatives.
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From Prairie State Wire
Wheeler makes plea for change in Sex Offender Registry law
Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) wasn't afraid to let her feelings show at the April 17 House Judiciary Criminal Committee hearing on HB816, which would amend the Sex Offender Registry statue to allow judges to use their discretion to add the name of a person convicted of sexually motivated battery to a statewide registry.
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From Kane County Reporter
House panel backs Wheeler measure to expand sites required to post sex trafficking notices
Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) will do whatever it takes to help stop sex trafficking in the state.
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP House members say Democrat peers using Florida shooting for political gain
Four GOP House members made it clear the Parkland School shooting in Florida should not be why gun bills pass in Springfield.
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Reps. Jack Franks, Barbara Wheeler took money from taxi cab lobby to help ban ride-sharing
Chicago's taxi cab cartel donated $180,750 to 61 state legislators in 2014-15, including state Reps. Jack Franks (D-McHenry) and Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake), encouraging them to help preserve their traditional monopoly by banning ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft in Illinois.
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Reick, Wheeler urge no vote on county chairman limits
Reps. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) and Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) recently urged a no vote to codify the form of county government.
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Wheeler looks to ban bump-fire devices after Las Vegas shootings
The recent mass shooting in Las Vegas has prompted Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) to push for legislation that would bar future sales and possession of bump-fire stock devices like the one used in the tragedy that left 59 people dead, according to a press release.
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Wheeler earns annual honor from Lake County newspaper
The Lake County Journal recently chose State Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) as one of seven Women of Distinction that were honored at an awards ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 17, according to a press release on Wheeler’s website.
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30 state lawmakers, including Andersson, Wheeler, Althoff, leaving office
The Illinois General Assembly will see 30 lawmakers not return, including Reps. Steve Andersson (R-Geneva) and Barb Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) and Sen. Pam Althoff (R-McHenry) from McHenry County.
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Wheeler calls on flooding victims to help counties help them
Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) is asking residents of McHenry and Lake counties to actively help make sure they get the assistance they need during flood-related emergencies.
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Wheeler says Madigan 'doubles down' on failures in new budget
Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) slammed the recently passed state budget for offering no reforms and a permanent income tax hike on individuals and businesses, according to a press release.
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Andersson approves income, corporate tax hikes
In a move that Republican leaders say cut off negotiations, the House passed a bill on Sunday that nets $5.4 billion in revenue by raising income and corporate taxes.
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Wheeler shepherds one-vote township caucus bill through House
A Senate bill introduced to the House by Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) that would amend the township code to allow only one vote per member of a caucus for a township office passed on Wednesday despite some objections from within her own party.
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Wheeler lauds Crystal Lake semi-finalist for business award
Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) is touting LeadingIT, a small business in her home town that was chosen as a semi-finalist for the James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award recently.
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State rep unfazed by highway boss' nepotism
Illinois State Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) says she's backing Bob Miller's bid for re-election as Algonquin Township highway commissioner despite criticism over his hiring of family members.
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Analysis: 20 private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 64th House District
Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners nearly 20 to one in the 64th Illinois House district, according to a McHenry Times analysis.