Rep. Jan Schakowsky
@schakowsky.house.gov
Official Bluesky account for Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Illinois 9th Congressional District
Got my start as a consumer advocate. Dog mom to Ellie, my golden retriever!
Got my start as a consumer advocate. Dog mom to Ellie, my golden retriever!
Today, an ICE agent killed someone who was protesting ICE's reckless abuse of power.
This is horrific and cannot be ignored. There must be accountability, now.
This is horrific and cannot be ignored. There must be accountability, now.
January 7, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Today, an ICE agent killed someone who was protesting ICE's reckless abuse of power.
This is horrific and cannot be ignored. There must be accountability, now.
This is horrific and cannot be ignored. There must be accountability, now.
This inhumanity is unacceptable, and we will continue to defend the dignity of every person in our community.
To all those in the 9th District, and across the Chicago area, it’s crucial that you KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
To all those in the 9th District, and across the Chicago area, it’s crucial that you KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
December 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This inhumanity is unacceptable, and we will continue to defend the dignity of every person in our community.
To all those in the 9th District, and across the Chicago area, it’s crucial that you KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
To all those in the 9th District, and across the Chicago area, it’s crucial that you KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
Ignoring a global epidemic doesn't make it disappear.
The Trump admin choosing not to recognize World AIDS Day isn't just negligence, it's a conscious choice to abandon the countless people still fighting for their lives.
To all those impacted, we see you and won't stop fighting on your behalf.
The Trump admin choosing not to recognize World AIDS Day isn't just negligence, it's a conscious choice to abandon the countless people still fighting for their lives.
To all those impacted, we see you and won't stop fighting on your behalf.
December 1, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Ignoring a global epidemic doesn't make it disappear.
The Trump admin choosing not to recognize World AIDS Day isn't just negligence, it's a conscious choice to abandon the countless people still fighting for their lives.
To all those impacted, we see you and won't stop fighting on your behalf.
The Trump admin choosing not to recognize World AIDS Day isn't just negligence, it's a conscious choice to abandon the countless people still fighting for their lives.
To all those impacted, we see you and won't stop fighting on your behalf.
This year’s Trouble in Toyland report from Illinois PIRG makes one thing clear: too many dangerous toys are still reaching our kids.
It was powerful hearing a firsthand account from Taylor Bethard, a young mom whose daughter died after ingesting a dangerous water bead.
It was powerful hearing a firsthand account from Taylor Bethard, a young mom whose daughter died after ingesting a dangerous water bead.
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
This year’s Trouble in Toyland report from Illinois PIRG makes one thing clear: too many dangerous toys are still reaching our kids.
It was powerful hearing a firsthand account from Taylor Bethard, a young mom whose daughter died after ingesting a dangerous water bead.
It was powerful hearing a firsthand account from Taylor Bethard, a young mom whose daughter died after ingesting a dangerous water bead.
I will not stop until every American has access to quality, affordable health care. This fight is not over.
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I will not stop until every American has access to quality, affordable health care. This fight is not over.
Every person, regardless of immigration status, deserves to live with dignity and without fear.
Now, more than ever, we must speak up, stand up, and defend our shared values of compassion, justice, and solidarity.
We are a nation of immigrants. Together, we will not back down.
Now, more than ever, we must speak up, stand up, and defend our shared values of compassion, justice, and solidarity.
We are a nation of immigrants. Together, we will not back down.
November 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Every person, regardless of immigration status, deserves to live with dignity and without fear.
Now, more than ever, we must speak up, stand up, and defend our shared values of compassion, justice, and solidarity.
We are a nation of immigrants. Together, we will not back down.
Now, more than ever, we must speak up, stand up, and defend our shared values of compassion, justice, and solidarity.
We are a nation of immigrants. Together, we will not back down.
Thousands of neighbors came together for an Emergency Food Drive in Evanston this weekend to support families in need.
In times of uncertainty, it is inspiring to see so many people join hands to lift up our community and make sure no one goes hungry.
In times of uncertainty, it is inspiring to see so many people join hands to lift up our community and make sure no one goes hungry.
November 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Thousands of neighbors came together for an Emergency Food Drive in Evanston this weekend to support families in need.
In times of uncertainty, it is inspiring to see so many people join hands to lift up our community and make sure no one goes hungry.
In times of uncertainty, it is inspiring to see so many people join hands to lift up our community and make sure no one goes hungry.
Democratic members of Congress converged on Chicago to conduct oversight of DHS’s unlawful and unconstitutional actions.
We’re continuing to demand transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
Together, we must stand strong against Trump’s abuse of power.
We’re continuing to demand transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
Together, we must stand strong against Trump’s abuse of power.
October 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Democratic members of Congress converged on Chicago to conduct oversight of DHS’s unlawful and unconstitutional actions.
We’re continuing to demand transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
Together, we must stand strong against Trump’s abuse of power.
We’re continuing to demand transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
Together, we must stand strong against Trump’s abuse of power.
To all those in the 9th District, and across the Chicago area, it’s crucial that you KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
Save and share with your communities.
Please go to my website for more info or call my office if you need assistance: schakowsky.house.gov/conozca-sus-de…
Save and share with your communities.
Please go to my website for more info or call my office if you need assistance: schakowsky.house.gov/conozca-sus-de…
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
To all those in the 9th District, and across the Chicago area, it’s crucial that you KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
Save and share with your communities.
Please go to my website for more info or call my office if you need assistance: schakowsky.house.gov/conozca-sus-de…
Save and share with your communities.
Please go to my website for more info or call my office if you need assistance: schakowsky.house.gov/conozca-sus-de…
In the United States of America, we don’t bow down to a king. We vote. We protest. We run for office. That’s how power works here. #NoKings
October 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In the United States of America, we don’t bow down to a king. We vote. We protest. We run for office. That’s how power works here. #NoKings
Immigrants are and always have been what makes our country great.
We will not be intimidated by the wannabe dictator in the White House, and we will not stand by as our community is ravaged.
No human being is illegal.
We will not be intimidated by the wannabe dictator in the White House, and we will not stand by as our community is ravaged.
No human being is illegal.
October 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Immigrants are and always have been what makes our country great.
We will not be intimidated by the wannabe dictator in the White House, and we will not stand by as our community is ravaged.
No human being is illegal.
We will not be intimidated by the wannabe dictator in the White House, and we will not stand by as our community is ravaged.
No human being is illegal.
The ICE raids taking place in our communities and the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago are not at all about public safety. They are about political theater.
We will not let Trump get away with this. Not in Chicago. Not anywhere. Not now. Not ever.
We will not let Trump get away with this. Not in Chicago. Not anywhere. Not now. Not ever.
October 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The ICE raids taking place in our communities and the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago are not at all about public safety. They are about political theater.
We will not let Trump get away with this. Not in Chicago. Not anywhere. Not now. Not ever.
We will not let Trump get away with this. Not in Chicago. Not anywhere. Not now. Not ever.
This unconstitutional action is more proof that Donald Trump and Republicans are more interested in petty political retribution than lowering health care costs for Americans.
October 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This unconstitutional action is more proof that Donald Trump and Republicans are more interested in petty political retribution than lowering health care costs for Americans.
The federal government has entered a shutdown.
Republicans control the entire federal government — the Presidency, the Senate, & the House.
This is an utter failure of Republican leadership — it’ll substantially impact our communities & our economy & will drive up health care costs for millions.
Republicans control the entire federal government — the Presidency, the Senate, & the House.
This is an utter failure of Republican leadership — it’ll substantially impact our communities & our economy & will drive up health care costs for millions.
October 1, 2025 at 4:21 AM
The federal government has entered a shutdown.
Republicans control the entire federal government — the Presidency, the Senate, & the House.
This is an utter failure of Republican leadership — it’ll substantially impact our communities & our economy & will drive up health care costs for millions.
Republicans control the entire federal government — the Presidency, the Senate, & the House.
This is an utter failure of Republican leadership — it’ll substantially impact our communities & our economy & will drive up health care costs for millions.
There are 11 hours left until the Republican-led government shutdown.
If Republicans let premium health tax credits expire, millions will face higher costs — including 26,000 people in Illinois' 9th District.
We must put people over politics. The time to act is NOW.
If Republicans let premium health tax credits expire, millions will face higher costs — including 26,000 people in Illinois' 9th District.
We must put people over politics. The time to act is NOW.
September 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
There are 11 hours left until the Republican-led government shutdown.
If Republicans let premium health tax credits expire, millions will face higher costs — including 26,000 people in Illinois' 9th District.
We must put people over politics. The time to act is NOW.
If Republicans let premium health tax credits expire, millions will face higher costs — including 26,000 people in Illinois' 9th District.
We must put people over politics. The time to act is NOW.
I joined The USO and other Members of Congress to assemble a total of 2,000 care packages for our service members.
Once deployed, access to essential supplies may be limited. These packages can really go a long way.
Today, and every day, thank you for your service!
Once deployed, access to essential supplies may be limited. These packages can really go a long way.
Today, and every day, thank you for your service!
September 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I joined The USO and other Members of Congress to assemble a total of 2,000 care packages for our service members.
Once deployed, access to essential supplies may be limited. These packages can really go a long way.
Today, and every day, thank you for your service!
Once deployed, access to essential supplies may be limited. These packages can really go a long way.
Today, and every day, thank you for your service!
Juan López, a tireless leader in Honduras & a well-known environmental defender, was assassinated one year ago today for defending natural resources & opposing corruption in his homeland.
This week, I joined my colleagues in calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pursue justice in the case.
This week, I joined my colleagues in calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pursue justice in the case.
September 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Juan López, a tireless leader in Honduras & a well-known environmental defender, was assassinated one year ago today for defending natural resources & opposing corruption in his homeland.
This week, I joined my colleagues in calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pursue justice in the case.
This week, I joined my colleagues in calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pursue justice in the case.
On this day, 24 years ago, our world changed forever. A bright, sunny morning quickly turned into one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.
Let us honor and mourn all those lives we tragically lost on September 11, 2001.
Let us honor and mourn all those lives we tragically lost on September 11, 2001.
September 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
On this day, 24 years ago, our world changed forever. A bright, sunny morning quickly turned into one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.
Let us honor and mourn all those lives we tragically lost on September 11, 2001.
Let us honor and mourn all those lives we tragically lost on September 11, 2001.
On behalf of the entire Chicago community, I want to wish Sister Jean a joyful 106th birthday! 🎂
Your wisdom and enduring spirit have been a guiding light not only for @loyolachicago.bsky.social but for our entire city.
Your wisdom and enduring spirit have been a guiding light not only for @loyolachicago.bsky.social but for our entire city.
August 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
On behalf of the entire Chicago community, I want to wish Sister Jean a joyful 106th birthday! 🎂
Your wisdom and enduring spirit have been a guiding light not only for @loyolachicago.bsky.social but for our entire city.
Your wisdom and enduring spirit have been a guiding light not only for @loyolachicago.bsky.social but for our entire city.
Too often, we see worthy projects in our community go underfunded.
One of the best parts of my job is bringing back federal funds for the 9th District.
I secured $300,000 for the @apnaghar.bsky.social mobile advocacy program to better reach and assist survivors of gender-based violence.
One of the best parts of my job is bringing back federal funds for the 9th District.
I secured $300,000 for the @apnaghar.bsky.social mobile advocacy program to better reach and assist survivors of gender-based violence.
August 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Too often, we see worthy projects in our community go underfunded.
One of the best parts of my job is bringing back federal funds for the 9th District.
I secured $300,000 for the @apnaghar.bsky.social mobile advocacy program to better reach and assist survivors of gender-based violence.
One of the best parts of my job is bringing back federal funds for the 9th District.
I secured $300,000 for the @apnaghar.bsky.social mobile advocacy program to better reach and assist survivors of gender-based violence.
For 90 years, Social Security has kept millions out of poverty.
Now, GOP extremists want to privatize and gut it.
We won’t let them. Not now, not ever.
Today, as we celebrate this hard-earned benefit, I made it clear that it’s time to EXPAND Social Security, not destroy it.
Now, GOP extremists want to privatize and gut it.
We won’t let them. Not now, not ever.
Today, as we celebrate this hard-earned benefit, I made it clear that it’s time to EXPAND Social Security, not destroy it.
August 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
For 90 years, Social Security has kept millions out of poverty.
Now, GOP extremists want to privatize and gut it.
We won’t let them. Not now, not ever.
Today, as we celebrate this hard-earned benefit, I made it clear that it’s time to EXPAND Social Security, not destroy it.
Now, GOP extremists want to privatize and gut it.
We won’t let them. Not now, not ever.
Today, as we celebrate this hard-earned benefit, I made it clear that it’s time to EXPAND Social Security, not destroy it.
Make no mistake, immigrants make our country great!
Congratulations to the 977 new U.S. citizens, coming from 109 different countries!
It was an honor to be part of such a special day and Naturalization Ceremony.
Congratulations to the 977 new U.S. citizens, coming from 109 different countries!
It was an honor to be part of such a special day and Naturalization Ceremony.
August 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Make no mistake, immigrants make our country great!
Congratulations to the 977 new U.S. citizens, coming from 109 different countries!
It was an honor to be part of such a special day and Naturalization Ceremony.
Congratulations to the 977 new U.S. citizens, coming from 109 different countries!
It was an honor to be part of such a special day and Naturalization Ceremony.
Care infrastructure is infrastructure!
I joined @durbin.senate.gov and Endeavor Health for the opening of the Oakton College Health Careers Education Center.
This state-of-the-art facility will train the next generation of health workers and is a vital step toward expanding access to care.
I joined @durbin.senate.gov and Endeavor Health for the opening of the Oakton College Health Careers Education Center.
This state-of-the-art facility will train the next generation of health workers and is a vital step toward expanding access to care.
August 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Care infrastructure is infrastructure!
I joined @durbin.senate.gov and Endeavor Health for the opening of the Oakton College Health Careers Education Center.
This state-of-the-art facility will train the next generation of health workers and is a vital step toward expanding access to care.
I joined @durbin.senate.gov and Endeavor Health for the opening of the Oakton College Health Careers Education Center.
This state-of-the-art facility will train the next generation of health workers and is a vital step toward expanding access to care.
Trump’s reckless decision to fire hundreds of Administration for Community Living employees means lifesaving services like Meals on Wheels and caregiving support are at risk for countless seniors and people with disabilities.
August 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Trump’s reckless decision to fire hundreds of Administration for Community Living employees means lifesaving services like Meals on Wheels and caregiving support are at risk for countless seniors and people with disabilities.
My dear friend, Rep. Danny Davis, has left an incredible mark on the City of Chicago, Congress, and our entire country.
Your decades of service, leadership, and dedication are an inspiration.
From community events to trips around the world, serving with you has been an honor. I love you, Danny!
Your decades of service, leadership, and dedication are an inspiration.
From community events to trips around the world, serving with you has been an honor. I love you, Danny!
July 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
My dear friend, Rep. Danny Davis, has left an incredible mark on the City of Chicago, Congress, and our entire country.
Your decades of service, leadership, and dedication are an inspiration.
From community events to trips around the world, serving with you has been an honor. I love you, Danny!
Your decades of service, leadership, and dedication are an inspiration.
From community events to trips around the world, serving with you has been an honor. I love you, Danny!