Chauncey William Reed (June 2, 1890 – February 9, 1956) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Reed was born in West Chicago, Illinois to William Thomas Reed and Margaret Reed. Reed's father held several political positions. Reed attended the local public schools and Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Reed was city treasurer of West Chicago, Illinois, in 1913 and 1914.He graduated from the Webster College of Law in Chicago, Illinois, in 1915.He was admitted to the bar that same year and commenced practice in Naperville, Illinois.