Background
Schakowsky, Janice was born on May 26, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Irwin and Tillie (Cosnow) Danoff.
United States Representative from Illinois
Schakowsky, Janice was born on May 26, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Irwin and Tillie (Cosnow) Danoff.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1965.
Teacher Chicago Board Education, 1965-1967. Organizer Illinois Public Action Council, Chicago, 1976-1985. Executive director Illinois State Council Senior Citizens, 1985-1990.
Member Illinois House of Representatives, 1990-1998, United States Congress from 9th Illinois district, since 1999, United States House Banking & Financial Services Committee, 1999—2000, United States House Government Reform Committee, 1999—2000.
Board of directors Illinois Public Action, 4 C's Day Care Council, Evanston, Illinois. Steering committee member Cook County Democratic Women, 1986-1990. Delegate National Democratic Convention, 1988.
Governing county American Jewish Congress, since 1990. Member American Civil Liberties Union, National Organization for Women, National Council Jewish Women, Illinois Pro-Choice Alliance, Evanston Mental Health Association, Evanston History Society, Evanston Friends of Library., Rogers Park History Society.
Married Harvey E. Schakowsky, February 17, 1965 (divorced 1980). Children: Ian, Mary; married Robert B. Creamer, December 6, 1980. 1 stepchild, Lauren.