Yesterday the Tribune endorsed State Rep. David McSweeney. Today, its Editorial Board endorsed State Rep. Jack Franks and Barb Wheeler. No surprises because McSweeney’s and Wheeler’s opponents have been pretty close to invisible. Bill Downs of Cary is running against … Continue reading
Category Archives: Barb Wheeler
A press release from the two State Reps. with Crystal Lake addresses: Reps. Wheeler and Tryon Launch On-Line Survey Against SB16 CRYSTAL LAKE…..State Representatives Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) and Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) have posted an on-line petition in opposition … Continue reading
State Rep. Barb Wheeler passed a bill strengthened restrictions on those who abuse those they live with. The Chicago Tribune notice and ran a major story on the legislation on Labor Day. The Senate sponsor was Pam Althoff. … Continue reading
When we left Crystal Lake’s 4th of July Parade, the Crystal Lake Public Library entry had just passed. Next up was Congressman Peter Roskam. His wife Elizabeth was holding up one of his yard signs. Bruce Rauner’s and Randy Hultgren’s … Continue reading
Readers know that my primary reason for attending parades is to look out for political implications. But what gave me the biggest kick was the Crystal Lake Strikers playing “Wipe Out” in front of the First United Methodist Church. There … Continue reading
Supporter of State Rep. Barb Wheeler challenged the election petitions of her last-minute Democratic Party challenger Joel Mains. Both candidates from Nunda Township, north of Crystal Lake. You can read more about the Mains’ candidacy than has been written anywhere … Continue reading
On the McHenry County Democratic Party’s web site appears the following plea for people to gather signatures for Joel Mains to run for State Representative against Republican Barb Wheeler. Mains lives in Crystal Lake at 6719 New Hampshire in Covered … Continue reading
Garrett Hill, who was working on State Rep. Barbara Wheeler’s campaign for State Central Committeeman in the 14th District reports the following as final results: Stan Bond – 20,324. Barbara Wheeler – 16,723 Bob Cook – 7.706 In McHenry County, … Continue reading
The details contained in an email to GOP Precinct Committeeman follow: Tomorrow night you will be making important decisions about the future of the McHenry County Republican Central Committee and the Illinois Republican State Central Committee. To give you an opportunity … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Representative Wheeler a participant in the Patriot’s United 5th Annual Unity Breakfast Crystal Lake, IL – This morning I had the opportunity to attend the Patriot’s United 5th Annual Unity Breakfast in … Continue reading
When candidates report receiving contributions from the International Union of Operating Eng Local 150 State County Local Area PAC, they uses different designations. Here is how it is listed with the Illinois State Board of Elections: Intl Union of Operating … Continue reading
Running to replace Mary McClellan on the McHenry County Board in District 3 is Crystal Lake District 47 School Board member Nancy Gonsiorek. She has been a regular at McHenry County Board and, now, State Rep. Barb Wheeler’s fundraisers and is … Continue reading
State Senator Pam Althoff faced the public with State Representatives Jack Franks and Barb Wheeler in Woodstock Tuesday night. Moderating were CEO Madeleine Doubek and Matt Dietrich, Executive Director of REBOOT Illinois. I didn’t attend. These photos are compliments of … Continue reading
The State Senator and the two State Reps. who cover the two halves of her district will present themselves to the public Tuesday, January 14th in Woodstock at 7 PM in the Woodstock City Hall Council Chambers. It will be … Continue reading
It’s on Tuesday, January 14th, from 5-7 and will be held at Piasano’s in Richmond on Broadway Italian Steakhouse. Chairing the event is Sheriff Keith Nygren. Listed on the Host Committee are State Senator Pam Althoff, State Rep. Mike Tryon, … Continue reading
Confirming a report received recently, State Rep. Barb Wheeler says that she is supporting Andy Zinke for McHenry County Sheriff. “I have worked with Andy for years and am proud of the work he has done. I have heard the … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Tragic Events Inspire Legislation Antioch, IL… On the morning of March 15, 2013, Diane Kephart was tragically murdered outside of her parents’ home in Antioch, Illinois by her ex-boyfriend, Paul Neff, who … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Rep. Wheeler Responds to Pension Reform Vote Springfield, IL… In response to today’s vote on Senate Bill 1, State Representative Barbara Wheeler has issued the following statement: “Today legislators took a large … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Rep. Wheeler Completes the BILLD & Edgar Fellows Programs Crystal Lake, IL … Joining a select few of her colleagues, State Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) participated in and completed both the … Continue reading
A fund raising reception is being held for Judge Michael Feetterer at McHenry’s Marzano’s Italian Restaurant on Route 31 in McHenry this Thursday night from 5:30-7:30. The Judge, recently advanced from an associate judgeship to a full Circuit Court spot … Continue reading