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Jan Schakowsky
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Official Twitter account for Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Illinois 9th Congressional District
- Harmful chemicals linked to cancer and other serious health risks continue to be used in food packaging, exposing Americans to unnecessary dangers. @SenBlumenthal, @rosadelauro, and I introduced legislation to ban some of the most hazardous chemicals used in food packaging and
- The Republican-led House Education Committee holding a partisan hearing on Chicago Public Schools is laughable. At this very moment, Republicans are attempting to slash millions of dollars in funding for Head Start and K–12 education programs while simultaneously gutting the
- I'm deeply troubled by reports that six nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago were terminated after participating in union organizing efforts. Every worker deserves the freedom to organize without fear of retaliation. Prime Healthcare must respect workers' rightsSince Prime Healthcare acquired Saint Mary of Nazareth, several nurses at the Chicago hospital spoke out about deteriorating conditions and potential unionizing. They were fired soon after. Prime says it prioritizes safety and denies retaliation. chicago.suntimes.com/health/2026/06…
- Andrew Boutros has turned an office that should be dedicated to justice into a political circus. From reckless, targeted prosecutions to allegations of misconduct and dysfunction, his tenure has been defined by controversy, chaos, and a steady erosion of public confidence.JUST IN: Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros says he is implementing "sweeping reforms to internal grand jury practices" in the wake of the "Broadview Six" revelations:
- The House of Representatives has spoken. The American people have spoken. We don't want another endless war. The bipartisan passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution is a rebuke of Trump's reckless escalation. Diplomacy works. It's time to end this war and pursue a path to
- Nurses at Endeavor Health are speaking out for safe staffing and stronger workplace protections. I stand with these nurses and am deeply concerned by allegations that union supporters were fired amid organizing efforts. Endeavor Health must respect workers' rights and engage inEndeavor Health nurses allege union supporters were fired amid organizing effort evanstonroundtable.com/2026/05/27/end…
- I was honored to be recognized by Rotary with a Lifetime Service Award for my support of polio eradication efforts. Ending polio is within reach, but only if we continue investing in global health. Thanks to the advocates who continue to keep this critical mission moving
- Happy Pride Month! This month is a celebration of the resilience, strength, and joy of the LGBTQI+ community. 🌈🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ America is beautifully diverse, and I remain committed to fighting for LGBTQI+ rights in Congress. I will always stand firmly for health care access, marriage
- Too many lives are cut short by preventable roadway crashes every day. @SenBlumenthal and I just reintroduced the Road to Zero Resolution to push for safer roads and a future where everyone can get where they’re going safely. We can and must do better.
- I'm relieved that Ricardo and his mother Martha have finally been reunited and released. But what they endured should've never happened in the first place. The cruelty we're seeing in our immigration system must end. Immigrants make our communities stronger, and we must keepRicardo Hernandez-Navarrete is coming home. The Chicago Public Schools senior who was arrested by ICE agents at a routine check-in in March was released Tuesday after a bond hearing in immigration court, a spokeswoman for his attorneys told the Tribune. chicagotribune.com/2026/05/26/ice…
- Congratulations to the Northwestern women’s lacrosse team on an outstanding championship win! These women are powerful, determined, and absolutely fearless on the field. Evanston is so proud of you. Go 'Cats! 💜🏆NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🏆 #CATSWIN
