Progressive stalwart Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces retirement

Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a staunch progressive who has represented the Chicago area since 1999, announced Monday that she will not seek another term in Congress.  The 8src-year-old Democrat is serving her 14th term in the House, and her retirement will kick off a flurry of party interest in the deep-blue 9th District. …Continue Reading

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