THANK YOU from Cheryle!

Dear Friends,

Just a few short months ago, I jumped into the U.S. Senate race because of you.  Because I knew you, everyday people, needed a voice.  Today, as I reflect on this amazing journey we’ve taken together, I know it was possible because of you.  From the beginning you have been by my side, cheering me on, donating your time, your energy, and even your financial...

Lilly Ledbetter endorses Cheryle Jackson for U. S. Senate
 

CHICAGO – U. S. Senate Candidate Cheryle Jackson has been endorsed by Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay pioneer "honored" to support Jackson on the eve of the first-year anniversary of historic fair pay act for women. Ledbetter inspired the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. She announced her endorsement of Cheryle Jackson in an email to supporters today, the eve of the first anniversary of the passage of the historic law. 

“I can think of no better way to celebrate this important milestone of th...

Statement of Cheryle Jackson State of the Union Address

President Obama tonight recognized what I have been talking about since Day 1 of my campaign for the U. S. Senate: middle-class families are frustrated by the slow pace of

Cheryle Jackson calls on Alexi Giannoulias to withdraw from Senate race in wake of Broadway Bank scandal

The Giannoulias family’s money has directly bankrolled the State Treasurer’s political career and that money has been made off of the backs of working families, small businesses and tax payers. Giannoulias and his family pulled $70 million in profits out of the bank and put it in their own pockets. Giannoulias and his family put other families at risk, the same way he, as State ...

Cheryle Jackson releases job plan for Illinois families

CHICAGO – U. S. Senate candidate Cheryle Jackson today announced the release of her five-point plan to create new jobs and build economic opportunities for Illinois families. Jackson described the plan as one of the cornerstones of her campaign, stating that creating jobs and helping encourage economic development is an area in which she has particular expertise and hands-on experience.

Statement of Cheryle Jackson on Tribune poll in Illinois U. S. Senate Race

The results from a Chicago Tribune poll conducted January 16 -20 show that the Democratic race for the U. S. Senate in Illinois is wide open. Despite spending millions of dollars in TV advertising, Alexi Giannoulias has failed to close the deal and inspire voters. Meanwhile, support for my campaign has gained 4 percentage points since the last Tribune poll in early December....

Senator Martin Sandoval endorses Cheryle Jackson for U. S. Senate  

CHICAGO -- Illinois State Senator Martin Sandoval (D-12) has endorsed Cheryle Jackson for U.S. Senate in the Democratic Primary Election on February 2, 2010.

 Cheryle Jackson: Honor Dr. King's Legacy with Service

"Dr. King devoted his life to equality and social justice while embracing a message of love, compassion, and understanding.  He taught us that through nonviolence and service to one another that problems such as hunger, homelessness, prejudice and discrimination can all be overcome. 

 In 1994, Congress charged the Corporation for National and Community Service with encouraging Americans to celebra...

Cheryle Jackson announces African-American media endorsements

CHICAGO – Flanked by African-American media executives, Cheryle Jackson announced a series of African-American media endorsements for her campaign for the U.S. Senate at a news conference today.

Endorsing Jackson were the Chicago Defender, N’Digo Magazine, WVON, the Chicago Crusader, the Chicago Citizen, CROE TV, the South Street Journal, the Windy City Word, Star Planet and the South Suburban News.

 Cheryle Jackson releases job plan for Illinois families

CHICAGO – U. S. Senate candidate Cheryle Jackson today announced the release of her five-point plan to create new jobs and build economic oppor...

Thornton, Proviso Township Democrats endorse Cheryle Jackson for U. S. Senate

The Thornton and Proviso Township Regular Democratic Organizations have endorsed Cheryle Jackson for U. S. Senate in the Illinois Primary Election on February 2, 2010. Proviso and Thornton are the two largest townships in Illinois. Jackson was also endorsed by the South Suburb...

Can Cheryle Jackson End the War in Afghanistan?

Add Illinois to Pennsylvania as states where there is a contested Senate primary in which the war in Afghanistan has become an issue. The ...

 U.S. Senate Candidate Cheryle Jackson Calls on Women to Empower Women 

WOW! Women Organizing Women to mentor girls, build strong families and advocate for progressive policies 

 U.S. Senate candidate Cheryle Jackson challenged women leaders at a luncheon today to take a hands-on a...

Thornton Township Democrats endorse Cheryle Jackson for U. S. Senate

The Thornton Township Regular Democratic Organization and Thornton Democratic Committeeman Frank Zuccarelli have endorsed Cheryle Jackson for U. S. Senate in the Illinois Primary Election on February 2, 2010.

Thornton Township is traditionally one of the strongest in Cook County when it comes...

The Promising Senate Candidate from Illinois

Home values fell $2.4 trillion from December 2007 to December 2008 and around 1.7 million homeowners were on the ...

Cheryle Jackson campaign unveils TV ad calling for ending wars; making home front the priority

CHICAGO – The U. S. Senate campaign unveiled a new TV ad today that calls for bringing U. S. troops and resources home from Iraq and Afghanistan to address mounting domestic problems. Our First Commercial

The ad points out that the money spent by Illinois taxpayers on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq could provide health insurance for 20 million people ...

Tribune poll shows Jackson gaining, other Democrats standing still. Democratic primary for U. S. Senate wide open.

CHICAGO – The results of a Chicago Tribune poll released today shows Cheryle Jackson gaining gr...

 Anti-women amendment a non-starter for health care bill in Senate

CHICAGO – Cheryle Jackson said today that an amendment to restrict insurance coverage for essential reproductive he...

 Statement of Cheryle Jackson on the commitment of more U.S. troops in Afghanistan

I respect and support President Obama but I disagree with the decision to commit more troops and resources to Afghanistan

 Chicago area ministers endorse Cheryle Jackson for U. S. Senate

Pastors represent hundreds of churches, total congregations estimated to be more than 200,000   

CHICAGO – 

 It's Time to Come Home

 Cheryle Jackson launches online petition against war 

CHICAGO – U.S. Senate candidate Cheryle Jackson announced yesterday the launch of an online petition against sending more troops to Afghanis...

 Cheryle Jackson opposes more troops for Afghanistan

U. S. should bring Iraq, Afghanistan troops and money home

CHICAGO – U. S. Senate candidate Cheryle Jackson said today that she opp...

 Veterans Day statement of Cheryle Jackson

My heart goes out to all the families of veterans and active-duty soldiers whose loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Today we humbly honor and salute ...

U. S. Senate race wide open, Jackson assumes lead

once candidates introduced to voters

CHICAGO – The cam...

Kirk abandons Illinois women; votes against reproductive

health services for all

U.S. Senate candidate Cheryle Jackson today called the House passage ...

Final health reform must cover reproductive health care

Poor women and girls suffer most from exclusion

The passage of compr...

More special privileges for bankers

Bankers were at the head of the line when they made billions at the expense of homeowners, investors and consumers, when they paid themselves hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars in bonuses, and when they got hundreds of billions in taxpayer bailouts.

Now the news that they have jumped the line in front of pregnant women, infants, and other high-risk patients who have been waiting for the HINI &ndas...

Surprise Hurdle for Illinois Front-Runner

Sources familiar with the thinking of the White House and Durbin say Madigan was an obvious choice who would have kept the Democratic seat from being in play in a year when the party will be fighting across the country to retain the gains of the last two election cycles.

Cheryle Jackson officially enters the Democratic U.S. Senate race

Cheryle Robinson Jackson, until recently the Chicago Urban League president and a former spokeswoman for ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich, formally entered the Democratic U.S. Senate contest Wednesday with a vow to promote economic development.

Cheryle Jackson Unveils Senate Race Endorsements, Name Change

Huffington Post - Democr...

Change We Need

President Obama brilliantly laid out the case for sweeping health care reform and the stakes for the American people in his recent health care speech to the nation. His passion and resolve for change reminded Americans of why they sent him to Washington. He offered renewed hope that we can fix our broken health care insurance system to make it more just and cost effective.

Who do the Club for Growth and EMILY’s List back in major Senate races?

The Hill - The Senate primaries against Sen. Bob Bennett (R-Utah) and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R) would take on a differen...

Cheryle Jackson, Illinois Senate hopeful, on why she worked for, quit Blagojevich

WASHINGTON -- Democratic Senate hopeful Cheryle Jackson and I talked Sunday about why she went to work for Gov. Rod Blagojevich as his spokeswoman -- and why she left his administration during his first term when she realized Blagojevich was making decisions "based on personal benefit."
 

Rush Endorses Urban League Chief for Senate

Roll Call Staff - Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) endorsed Chicago Urban League President Cheryle Robinson Jackson (D) Tuesday in her bid for U.S. Senate, according to a news release from Jackson’s c...

SSP Daily Digest: 9/1

Swing State Project - IL-Sen: Cheryle Jackson, president of Chicago's Urban League, hasn't gotten much attention yet in the Democratic primary. However, she just got several noteworthy endorsements, from Rep. Bobby Rush and the Cook County Democratic Women Organization.

2010 Illinois Elections, The Tech Perspective

Chicago Tech News - Cheryle Jackson is the President of the Chicago Urban League.  Ms. Jackson represents a new generation of leadership for the organization and promotes entrepreneurship and pro-business support in her organization.  She may have ...

 SUN-TIMES: Cheryle Jackson launches Senate bid

Stressing her focus on economic development and supporting entrepreneurs like her late father, Chicago Urban League President Cheryle Jackson today formally launched her candidacy for U.S. Senate.

EMILY’s List Endorses Jackson in Illinois Senate Race