Chicago City Wire

Jan Schakowsky, a U.S. Congress member representing Illinois’ 9th district since 1999, recently shared her views and congratulations on various topics through a series of tweets. These posts highlight her concerns regarding consumer protection, support for local sports teams, and political positions.

On November 25, 2024, Schakowsky addressed the need for regulatory oversight during the holiday shopping season. She stated, "As the holiday shopping season kicks into gear, we must reign in the excessive power of companies and fully fund the @USCPSC to improve product safety and better protect consumers." She also provided a resource for reporting dangerous products or checking recalls.

Later that day, Schakowsky extended her congratulations to Northwestern University's field hockey team for their recent success. On November 25, she tweeted: "Congrats to @NUFHCats on your second national championship in four years! This victory is a testament to your dedication, passion, and hard work all season long." She expressed pride in their achievement on behalf of the Evanston community.

The following day, on November 26, Schakowsky criticized former President Trump's administration policies. She declared: "Trump's Administration will be run by and for the ultra-wealthy. We can't back down." Emphasizing the importance of social programs like Social Security and Medicare as essential benefits rather than entitlements.