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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at a Political Union event. Schakowsky highlighted the importance of addressing income inequality in a Thursday Q&A.

Schakowsky talks economic inequality, U.S. Census

January 26, 2018

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) fielded questions from audience members at a Q&A event Thursday, saying economic inequality is the country’s most serious domestic issue. About 20 people attended...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an interfaith rally on Sunday. The event encouraged solidarity in the face of discrimination and prejudice.

Interfaith rally calls for solidarity 1 year after presidential election

November 12, 2017

Local religious leaders held a rally at Lake Street Church on Sunday to encourage solidarity one year after the election of President Donald Trump. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Mayor Steve Hagerty,...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) encourages attendees to share information on resources with friends and family. Schakowsky spoke Saturday at “Helping Hands,” a local inaugural event meant to make residents more aware of the social welfare services available to them.

Residents turn to local representatives for help with social welfare services

November 6, 2017

In light of federal efforts to dismantle some social welfare programs, local officials and representatives held an inaugural resource fair Saturday to alleviate residents’ concerns about accessing services. “Helping...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at a 2016 event. Schakowsky condemned the Republican budget proposal in a statement on Thursday.

Schakowsky condemns 2018 budget resolution, says tax cuts will hurt middle class

October 26, 2017

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) condemned the 2018 budget resolution in a statement Thursday, saying the tax cuts would hurt middle-class families across the country. “The Republican Budget passed...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an event in September. Schakowsky, along with eight other Democrats, urged the Office for Civil Rights to review complaints from people with HIV and AIDS.

Schakowsky urges Office for Civil Rights to investigate discrimination against people with HIV, AIDS

October 17, 2017

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) urged the director of the Office for Civil Rights in a Tuesday letter to review complaints concerning discriminatory insurance practices against people living with HIV...

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