Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Moves District Office To Skokie

SKOKIE, IL — U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is consolidating her two district office locations into a single site on Oakton Street in Skokie.

After 24 years, the Evanston Democrat is closing her Chicago district office at 5333 N. Broadway in the Edgewater neighborhood. Her Glenview office at 1852 Johns Drive is shuttering after a decade as the headquarters of the congresswoman's suburban operations.

“I take great pride in the constituent services that my staff and I are able to provide in the 9th Congressional District. Honestly, I think we have the best constituent service operation in the country," Schakowsky said in a statement.

Schakowsky is one of 10 chief deputy whips for the minority party and the ranking member of a subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the 118th Congress, which began in January.

"In 2022 alone, we helped over 2,728 constituents navigate issues with federal agencies and secured over $29.6 million for community projects across the district," she said. "In the last two years, we have returned or saved constituents over $2 million."

The closure of her North Side district office where has been "bittersweet," according to Schakowsky.

"There, we pioneered the idea of a one-stop shop featuring local, state, and federal officials all in one location to best serve our constituents," she said. "Constituents who visited this office received excellent service from their Congresswoman, Alderman, State Senator, State Representative, and Cook County Commissioner."

Last year, Schakowsky secured to a 14th term in office in the redistricted 9th Congressional District, which now extends the North Side out to southeast McHenry County, snaking through southwest Lake County on the way.

"Due to congressional redistricting after the 2020 census, the 9th District has expanded north and west into Lake and McHenry counties," she said.

"To best serve all my constituents, we will now have one physical district office in Skokie that is accessible to the majority of district residents, includes ample parking, and is close to public transit via the Oakton Skokie Swift stop and several Pace bus routes."

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The new office at 4500 Oakton St. is located beside the offices of the Niles Township Democrats and the offices of 16th District State Rep. Kevin Olickal.

Schakowky and her staff will also travel across the district to hold regular neighborhood office hours in Chicago, Mount Prospect, Fox River Grove and elsewhere in the 9th District.

"Whether you need help navigating the Social Security Administration, looking into an immigration case, obtaining a passport, or assistance with the IRS, we are here to help, no matter your political party or beliefs," she said.

"These are just some of the issues my fantastic constituent advocates and I can help you with. We will personally cut through the problems for you, and if we are unable, we will personally connect you with the agency of level of government that best suits your needs."