State Rep. Keith R. Wheeler (R-Ill.)
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Wheeler: 'Congratulations to Matt Hanson on his win tonight'
State Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) said he lost the election to Democrat opponent Matt Hanson.
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Wheeler a champion for women in Illinois House
Wheeler expanded healthcare coverage and passed quality-of-life initiatives
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Wheeler on being elderly during inflation: 'Every senior should be able to retire with dignity'
After United States President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, GOP members in Congress quickly criticized the legislation that seeks to lower prescription drugs, health care and energy costs.
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Wheeler: 'We need to be proactive to fight the rising number of fentanyl-related deaths in Illinois'
State Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-IL) is co-sponsoring a bill that aims to address the fentanyl crisis.
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Wheeler: 'Parents collaborating with teachers in their child’s education gives that child the best opportunity'
Representative Keith Wheeler believes that children receive the best education only when parents collaborate with the teachers.
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Wheeler: 'It is unacceptable that we still do not know how much money was lost to unemployment fraud'
Illinois taxpayers deserve to know the dollar amount of unemployment payments that were made fraudulently, State Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) said.
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Wheeler: 'We are shoring up Illinois' ability to respond swiftly to cyber incidents like any other disaster'
Rep. Keith Wheeler stresses the importance of being prepared for the persistent threat of cyber attacks.
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Wheeler on DCFS: 'It shouldn't take 10 contempt charges for the governor to take action'
Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-New Aurora) has taken to social media to demand changes at the Department of Children and Family Services.
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Wheeler cosponsors bill in tribute to Dan Dolan: 'He will be missed greatly'
Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-North Aurora) cosponsored House Joint Resolution 89 with three other Illinois House members that became law this April, transforming a stretch of highway in Aurora into the “Dan Dolan Way.” The renamed highway is a tribute to Dan Dolan, a proud Irishman whose family are prominent philanthropists and community members.
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Wheeler criticizes Pritzker: 'It shouldn't take contempt of court orders to ensure our children are protected'
Illinois State Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) has criticized how the state is handling children in its custody after DCFS Director Marc Smith was held in contempt of court for the ninth time in 2022.
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Wheeler: Pritzker 'has broken yet another promise'
Illinois State Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) has called out Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) for breaking a promise he made to purge his portfolio of companies that do business with the state.
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Keith Wheeler claims reelection victory, thanks voters
Republican incumbent Keith Wheeler beat Democrat candidate Kate Monteleone for the district 50 House seat and expressed his gratitude to voters for their support.
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Wheeler named assistant House GOP leader
Veteran lawmaker state Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) has been appointed assistant House Republican leader for the 101st Illinois General Assembly.
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Wheeler warns Pritzker tax hike will 'hit you hard'
Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) believes Illinois Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker’s policies would be painful for most Illinoisans.
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Wheeler supports Chicago Bears' stance on national anthem policy
An Illinois state representative has said he supports the Chicago Bears' policy to require players to stand for the national anthem if they choose to come out of the locker room for it.
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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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Wheeler says Blue Collar Jobs Act is aimed at aiding middle-class
The Blue Collar Jobs Act, HB5864, will give middle-class families a fighting chance by creating jobs, according to Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego).
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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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Wheeler helps introduce three-part tax reform plan, speaks out on flawed budget process
Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) took the opportunity during a press conference to speak out on how lawmakers do not follow the state budget process, saying that in his three years on the Appropriations-General Services Committee, the group discussed one line item for one only department.
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Buddig to set up its fourth plant in Illinois in Montgomery
Lunchmeat manufacturer Carl Buddig & Co. is expanding in the Illinois area after recently purchasing the former Butterball plant in Montgomery.