Chicago City Wire

Mike Quigley, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 5th district since 2009, shared his views on several key issues through a series of tweets. Quigley has been active in politics for decades, having previously served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Born in Indianapolis and now residing in Chicago, he holds degrees from Roosevelt University and Loyola University.

On October 22, 2024, Quigley addressed the affordability of insulin products. He stated that "In 2025, insulin products will continue to be capped at $35/month." He attributed this development to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), emphasizing that "No one should have to ration their insulin or go into debt paying for life-saving medication."

Later that day, Quigley expressed his frustration over stalled border reform efforts. In his tweet posted at 22:15 UTC, he remarked that "Democrats were ready and willing to pass comprehensive border reform." However, he criticized Republicans for blocking these efforts and suggested that they prefer using the issue as a political talking point during the upcoming presidential election.

On October 23 at midnight UTC, Quigley commented on a Supreme Court decision regarding gun control measures. He called the decision overturning the bump stocks ban "a grave mistake." Highlighting bipartisan support for safety measures in the past, he noted that "The original ban on these deadly accessories was put in place by a Republican administration and upheld by a Democratic one—because keeping our communities safe shouldn't be a partisan issue."