Chicago City Wire

Mike Quigley, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois’ 5th district, shared several updates via social media on October 28, 2024. His posts highlighted community engagement, support for anti-violence legislation, and housing affordability efforts.

In his first post at 20:26 UTC, Quigley expressed his enjoyment from attending the Lincoln Central Association's Howler at Bauler event. He stated that he had a positive experience meeting with local residents, distributing Halloween candy, and discussing the various resources and assistance available through his office. "I had a great time meeting with some folks at Lincoln Central Association's Howler at Bauler event! We passed out some Halloween candy and talked with community members about the resources and assistance our office can provide."

Later in the day at 20:48 UTC, Quigley marked the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act by President Obama. He reaffirmed his commitment to combating violence against individuals based on their identity in collaboration with the Equality Caucus. "No one deserves to be a victim of violence because of who they are. Today, as we celebrate 15 years since President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act, I remain committed to working with the Equality Caucus to end anti-LGBTQI+ violence."

At 21:50 UTC, Quigley addressed concerns regarding housing costs. He emphasized the necessity of addressing this issue to ensure all communities have access to safe and affordable housing alongside essential amenities. He mentioned his collaborative work with the New Democrat Coalition aimed at increasing home availability and reducing costs. "The cost of housing is too high. We must tackle this crisis & make all communities places where everyone has access to safe affordable housing & the amenities needed to thrive. That’s why I'm working with the @NewDemCoalition to build more homes & lower costs."