Jan Schakowsky
Pelosi Calls For Day Care Assistance For Working Moms During Chicago Visit
Speaking here in Chicago, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was urging women to fight hard for more day care assistance for working mothers, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Schakowsky Applauds Latest Job Numbers
Skokie Democrat Jan Schakowsky says the lower unemployment figures are welcome as far as they go, which isn’t quite far enough.
$1,000 Reward Offered For Info On Shooting Death Of Evanston Man
Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the person who shot to death a 19-year old Evanston man who was standing outside his grandmother’s house last fall.
Illinois Politicians Talk Of Immigration Compromise
Talk of a political compromise on the nation’s immigration policies dominated a rally and workshops on the issue Saturday at Malcolm X College.
Illinois Dems Stationed Near Republican Convention To Counter Obama-Bashing
Among the high-profile Democrats was U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, who made himself available to talk about issues and Illinois’ Republican clout – or lack thereof — at the convention.
Schakowsky: Komen Bowed To Political Pressure In Cut To Planned Parenthood
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) is expressing extreme disappointment with the decision by the Susan G. Komen Foundation to stop funding cancer screening provided by Planned Parenthood.
Dozens File To Run For U.S. House Seats
Dozens of people have filed to run for Illinois’ 18 seats in the U.S. House.
Immigrant Group Sets Up Hotline For Families Facing Deportation
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights has launched a new hotline to help immigrant families who face being split up by deportation.
Another Residency Challenge For Emanuel
Mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel is being hit with yet another residency challenge.
Bricks Thrown Through Windows Of Political Offices On North Side
On the North Side of Chicago during the past two days, bricks have been thrown through the windows of some political and governmental offices. CBS 2′s Dana Kozlov reports.
Purple Haze In Chicago? It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Have you noticed something purple about Chicago’s skyline?



