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September 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL-01) released the following statement celebrating Labor Day and the contributions of those who made the holiday possible: 

July 25, 2023


WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following President Biden’s designation of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson released the following statement:

July 17, 2023

CHICAGO, IL – On Sunday, July 16th, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson gave an impassioned speech introducing Vice President Kamala Harris at the 57th Annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition International Convention. Congressman Jackson praised Vice President Harris for her unprecedented accomplishments in the Senate and her unwavering commitment to upholding the values of America.

June 26, 2023

Today, Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), along with his colleagues Donald Beyer (VA-8), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Cori Bush (MO-1), André Carson (IN-7), Valerie Foushee (NC-4), Jesús García (IL-4), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Pramila Jayapal (WA-7), Summer Lee (PA-12), Betty McCollum (MN-4), James McGovern (MA-2), Eleanor Norton (DC-At Large), Ilhan Omar (MN-5), Mark Pocan (WI-2), Ayanna Pressley (MA-7), Delia Ramirez (IL-3), Jan Schakowsky (IL-9)  and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) sent a letter to U.S.

June 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jonathan Jackson presided as co-chair in yesterday's Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order Hour, honoring the indelible impact of Caribbean Americans on our nation during Caribbean American History Month. Congressman Jackson delivered two sets of impactful remarks highlighting the historical contributions of Caribbean Americans and the vital role of Haiti during the American Revolution.

May 31, 2023
Blog Post
Representative Jonathan Jackson hosted a successful town hall on Monday, May 8th, 2023, engaging with constituents of IL-01. The event witnessed substantial participation with over 300 attendees, including alderpersons, local officials, community leaders, and community members. The live stream of the event can be viewed here.
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CBC Special Order May 16th
May 16, 2023
Yesterday, Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) co-anchored a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order alongside Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) on the catastrophic implications of failing to lift the debt ceiling for Black families across the United States.
May 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) issued a joint letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack to express their deep concern about the rising amount of food deserts in both urban and rural districts in Illinois. Approximately 3.3 million Illinoisans, or roughly one in four residents in the state, live in a food desert.