Chicago City Wire

Mike Quigley, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 5th district, shared several updates on November 25, 2024, through his social media platform. His posts highlighted key issues including healthcare savings for seniors, international diplomacy concerns regarding Ukraine, and investments in Chicago's transportation infrastructure.

In a post made at 13:16 UTC, Quigley stated that Democrats have fulfilled their promise to reduce healthcare costs. He noted that "Democrats promised to lower healthcare costs, and we delivered." He further elaborated that in Illinois, 2.4 million seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries would experience savings on prescription drug costs.

Later the same day at 20:16 UTC, Quigley addressed comments made by former President Trump regarding the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine. He expressed skepticism about Trump's claim of ending the war swiftly by suggesting that it could only be achieved by conceding Ukraine to Russian control under Putin. Quigley emphasized the importance of preventing such an outcome for global freedom with his statement: "Trump said he could end the war on day one. The only way he can do that is by handing Ukraine over to Putin."

At 22:01 UTC, Quigley turned his attention to local matters concerning Chicago's infrastructure development. He announced securing significant funding for the city's transportation network through the CREATE program. In his words: "Investing in Chicago’s transportation is investing in our future." He expressed pride in obtaining nearly $300 million for this initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity within communities.