Press Releases

CHICAGO, IL – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the fifteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001:

“Fifteen years ago our nation suffered the worst terrorist attack in American history. Today, we honor the thousands who lost their lives and the family members and loved ones who lost their moms, dads, brothers and sisters. Our nation will never forget.

CHICAGO – “This Labor Day, I am happy to join in celebrating American workers, the driving force of our powerful economy. Throughout our country's history, progress has only come through the hard work and gumption of our unrivaled labor force. Today, teachers, builders, health care professionals, caretakers, emergency responders, service industry professionals, and countless other American workers still drive our economy forward every single day.

CHICAGO– U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky(D-IL-9), along with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL-5), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL-8) today announced $20 million in federal funding for aircraft noise mitigation efforts near O’Hare International Airport. Today’s funding, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will help soundproof residences with noise levels between 65 and 69 DNL.

CHICAGO – Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced that the Department would begin reviewing their use of privatized immigration detention facilities:

Schakowsky, Duckworth, Durbin & Quigley Announce Nearly $11.5 Million for Des Plaines Flood Damage Relief and Prevention

[DES PLAINES, IL] – Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08), along with Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Reps. Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) announced $11,447,584 in federal funding to help the city of Des Plaines purchase flood-damaged homes and homes that are prone to flooding. Purchasing these homes may help residents mitigate and prevent future losses.

CHICAGO – Today, on the ninety-sixth anniversary of the 19th amendment, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement commemorating Women’s Equality Day:

CHICAGO– Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the drastic increase in the price of EpiPens:

CHICAGO – Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to the Department of Justice’s decision to end contracts with private prisons: