Barbara Wheeler

Barbara Wheeler (born in 1967 or 1968) was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 64th district from 2013 to 2019. The district contained parts of Lake County and McHenry County.

Barbara Wheeler
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 64th district
In office January 9, 2013 – January 9, 2019
Preceded by	Michael W. Tryon
Succeeded by	Tom Weber
Personal details
Born	1967 or 1968[1] Lake County, Illinois
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Joe Wheeler
Children	5
Residence	Crystal Lake, Illinois
Alma mater	Loyola University Chicago, National Louis University[2]
Profession	Teacher, politician

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.^[3] She moved to Crystal Lake in 1998.^[4]

Political career

Wheeler served on the McHenry County Board from 2002 to 2012.^[5] 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.^[6]

Wheeler did not run for re-election in 2018.^[7]