U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky

2 Locals Among Guests At State Of The Union Address

Two Chicago area residents have received invitations to attend President Obama’s State of the Union address, for markedly different reasons.

2013/02/11

President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech on January 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. Obama said the focal point his speech is the central mission of our country, and his central focus as president, including "rebuilding an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded." (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

Local Gun Control Advocate To Attend State Of The Union Address

Carolyn Murray was invited to the State of the Union by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill).

WBBM Newsradio–2013/02/08

Early voting sign (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Democratic House Candidates Urge Voters To Cast Ballots Early

Democrats in the northwest suburbs are trying to prod more voters into casting ballots early, even though there are already many in line.

2012/10/27

Romney In Rosemont: ‘I’m An Economic Heavyweight’

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made a crack about the purported Chicago tradition of voting early and often Friday, as he campaigned at a restaurant in Rosemont.

CBS Chicago–2012/03/16

Women’s Health Advocates Rally Against Birth Control Restrictions

Pro-choice advocates packed a Loop auditorium Friday to push back against restrictions to the availability of birth control.

CBS Chicago–2012/02/24

‘Occupy Chicago’ Protesters Talk Economy, Education At Town Hall Meeting

Hundreds of people filled Chicago Temple for a “Move the Money” town hall meeting Thursday night, and then marched to LaSalle and Jackson Streets, to join and show support for Occupy Chicago protesters.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/10/20

Members Of Congress Hold Chicago Hearing On Same-Sex Marriage Rights

Three Illinois members of Congress held a hearing in Chicago Friday on their effort to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which they call blatantly discriminatory.

CBS Chicago–2011/10/07

Schakowsky: Cuts Are Possible, Default Unlikely

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) is predicting there will be no government default on its bill, and that the debt ceiling will be lifted in return for some cuts.

WBBM Newsradio–2011/07/26

Schakowsky, Other U.S. Reps Question Safety Of ‘Brazilian Blowouts’

A popular procedure for women to tame frizzy hair is getting some push back from members of Congress, including U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

CBS Chicago–2011/07/08

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