Chicago City Wire

Mike Quigley, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 5th district since 2009, shared insights and updates on several pressing issues through his recent tweets. These posts reflect his ongoing commitment to public health, infrastructure improvements, and legislative advocacy.

On October 24, 2024, Quigley commemorated the milestone of three decades since the Americas were declared polio-free. He attributed this achievement to "U.S. leadership and international cooperation" and emphasized the need for continued efforts to eradicate polio globally "This year, we celebrate 30 years since the Americas were declared polio-free...".

In another tweet from the same day, Quigley addressed water safety concerns in Illinois. He highlighted that Illinois has the highest number of lead water lines nationwide and announced his request for "$2 million in federal funding to help Arlington Heights replace its lead lines" "Access to clean, safe water is a fundamental human right...".

Additionally, Quigley expressed support for individuals affected by metastatic breast cancer by advocating for legislative changes. He backed the #MetastaticBreastCancerAccesstoCareAct to eliminate Medicare and SSDI waiting periods for patients with metastatic disease "Did you know 90% of breast cancer deaths are a result of Metastatic Breast Cancer?".