A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Wheeler Files Bill to End Arbitrary Fireworks Ban CRYSTAL LAKE – Today, on the eve of Independence Day, State Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) has filed legislation to allow Illinoisans to celebrate … Continue reading
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A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: House Passes McSweeney’s Township Consolidation Bill Springfield, IL – Yesterday the Illinois House overwhelmingly approved State Rep. David McSweeney’s (R-Barrington Hills) measure to allow voters in McHenry County new pathways to eliminate … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Wheeler Says State Cannot Delay Action to Improve Public Safety In the wake of another violent attack, State Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) says Illinois cannot continue to wait to take action. … Continue reading
McHenry Times, the publication overseen by Dan Proft, wrote an interesting story by Angela Underwood about the floor debate on Jack Franks’ bill to give him more power over McHenry County Board members than Mike Madigan has over Illinois State Representatives. … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner signs tax credit bill to help property owners affected by July floods SB 403 provides credit of up to $750 for eligible taxpayers CHICAGO (Nov. 16, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner … Continue reading
Tom Weber, who has announced his candidacy to replace Barb Wheeler in the Illinois House of Representatives is holding a meeting Thursday night at Dockers in Fox Lake. This last day of the month event will give party officials and … Continue reading
Bob Miller has an extensive list of endorsers listed on his webpage. Some of the notables include Sheriff Bill Prim, Senator Pamala Althoff, State Representative Barbara Wheeler, and retired State Representative Michael Tryon. Bob Miller is being challenged by County … Continue reading
From State Rep.Barb Wheeler: ATTENTION! STAND UP FOR LIFE IN ILLINOIS We need your help! Last week, thousands of people gathered in Washington, DC and around the country for the annual March for Life. This week, the Illinois House of Representatives … Continue reading
From State Rep. Barb Wheeler: The Wheeler Report: Review for week of December 12, 2016 Thank you reading my weekly update about what’s happening in Illinois and the 64th District. With the holidays coming up this weekend, I want to … Continue reading
A message from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Review for week of December 5, 2016 Last week, I had the opportunity to speak to a civics class at Prairie Ridge High School. It was great to see such a high level … Continue reading
The following endorsement mailing came from the Pro-Life Victory Committee, the political arm of Right to Life, McHenry County. Those endorsed in McHenry County follow: Donald Trump – President Peter Roskam – 6th District Congress Randy Hultgren – 14th District … Continue reading
Weekend readers found an article about this new law on Saturday, but here is the press release about it from State Senator Pam Althoff and State Rep. Barb Wheeler: New law signed by Gov. Rauner aims to save Lake County … Continue reading
There is a lot of talk about consolidation local governments, but little significant action. State Rep. Barb Wheeler and State Senator Pam Althoff have passed a bill designed to lead to one fewer local government in Illinois. They have successfully … Continue reading
The District 3 Republican Precinct Committee exercised real power Tuesday night at GOP Headquarters in the Crystal Lake Plaza. And, it wasn’t a closed meeting like the Democrats have had to slate their candidates. Each Committeeman got to cast votes … Continue reading
Previously, McHenry County Blog has written about the turnout for GOP McHenry County State’s Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally. Now, let’s look at the other Republicans in Crystal Lake’s Independence Day Parade. My first shot was of supporters of State Senator … Continue reading
4% salary hikes will go to legislators, the Governor and other statewide elected officials. But not in Illinois. In California. I asked my State Representative, Barb Wheeler, what happened re legislative salaries in Illinois and she replied, “We voted not … Continue reading
Turnabout, apparently, is fair play. During member comments at Tuesday night’s McHenry County Board member Andrew Gasser praised GOP County Board Chairman candidate Mike Walkup’s call for an end to pensions for County Board members. Gasser is one of the … Continue reading
Here’s part of what State Rep Barb Wheeler send to constituents (I’ve left out the Lake County part): Week in Review for week of April 25, 2016 As I reported last week, Governor Rauner signed the measure to provide stopgap … Continue reading
During the Primary Election campaign for State Representative in the 66th District, State Rep. Barb Wheeler worked hard for Dan Wilbrandt. She sent out an endorsement press release. Now, Wheeler has reported to the State Board of Elections that Wilbrandt … Continue reading
Some will find this hard to believe, but a real, live person called me Wednesday night. It was a man volunteering for Jay Kinzler. He made his pitch, even letting me know he was reading from a script at one … Continue reading