Chicago City Wire

Mike Quigley, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 5th district, shared his recent activities and reflections through a series of tweets. Quigley has been serving in Congress since 2009 after succeeding Rahm Emanuel and has previously served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. He resides in Chicago and is actively involved in local events.

On December 10, 2024, Quigley encouraged supporting small businesses during the holiday season by sharing his personal experience: "It's never too late to shop small this holiday season. This weekend I visited Unabridged Books and Two Hearted Queen to pick up some gifts for loved ones and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa on a cold Chicago day."

Later that day, he attended an event marking the start of the festive period in Chicago. On December 10, 2024, he tweeted: "On Friday, I attended the official opening of Winterland at Gallagher Way's tree lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season! This is a magical time of year in Chicago. I hope you'll get out, enjoy the sights, and show our local small businesses some love."

In another tweet on December 10, 2024, Quigley addressed human rights issues globally: "UN Human Rights Day marks the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948. Recently, human rights at home and abroad have been under assault. I am committed to protecting human rights everywhere, and I hope you'll stand with me in that fight."