Barbara Wheeler
| Barbara Wheeler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 64th district | |
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Assumed office January 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Michael W. Tryon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lake County, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Joe Wheeler |
| Children | Five |
| Residence | Crystal Lake |
| Alma mater | Loyola University Chicago, National Louis University[1] |
| Profession | Teacher, politician |
| Religion | Roman Catholic[2] |
Barbara Wheeler is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 64th district. The district contains parts of Lake County and McHenry County. Wheeler was first elected in 2012 and was inaugurated to the House on January 9, 2013.
Early life
Wheeler was a Peace Corps volunteer. She received education degrees from Loyola University Chicago and National Louis University, and worked as a teacher at Wauconda Middle School.[2] She moved to Crystal Lake in 1998.[3]
Political career
Wheeler served on the McHenry County Board from 2002 to 2012.[4] In 2012 she was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in the newly redrawn 64th district. She faced no opposition in the primary or general elections.[5]
References
- ↑ "Barbara Wheeler". Northwest Herald. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
- 1 2 "Representative Barbara Wheeler (R)". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
- ↑ "About Rep. Wheeler". Barbara Wheeler 64. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
- ↑ "Barbara Wheeler: Candidate Profile". Daily Herald. September 21, 2012. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
- ↑ Craver, Kevin (October 26, 2012). "Many one-horse races in McHenry County". Daily Herald. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
External links
- Representative Barbara Wheeler (R) 64th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- By Session: 98th
- State Representative Barb Wheeler constituency site
- Barb Wheeler for State Representative
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