Schakowsky will speak in Arlington Heights

The Wheeling Township Democratic Organization will host U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, an Evanston Democrat, at its Sept. 24 meeting.

Schakowsky is expected to discuss President Obama’s American Jobs Act as well as her own jobs plan and her 2012 election plans.

The meeting, scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., takes place at organization’s office, 1310 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, and is open to the public.

As a result of redistricting, the 9th District in which Schakowsky will be running includes much of Arlington Heights and Wheeling Township.

For more information visit wheelingdems.com.