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: 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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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.
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Signing of law lowering LLC fees called a great day for small businesses in Illinois
Small business owner Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) said Wednesday became a better day for Illinois entrepreneurs.
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Wheeler pushes bill to prevent government intimidation on tax challenges
Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) has filed legislation to prevent big city governments from being big bullies when it comes to challenges to to their authority, according to a press release.
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'Lipstick reforms' won't cover up Illinois' problems, Wheeler contends
Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) describes the bills making up the recently passed Illinois budget as "lipstick reforms" -- cosmetic offerings that might mask but offer no significant solutions to the problems plaguing the state.
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Wheeler hails prevailing wage publication measure
Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) believes Illinois businesses need every edge they can get to stay afloat.
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Wheeler says posts prove point: Taxes are killing Illinois
Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) said the responses he got to a Facebook post on Illinois’ high property taxes say everything that needs to be said about the exodus of residents from the state.
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Wheeler: Clerical errors, false claims shouldn't land business owners in jail
A business owner who makes a minor mistake shouldn't end up going to jail, Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) argued on Tuesday during House debate on an anti-wage theft bill.