Chicago City Wire

Mike Quigley, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 5th district, shared his activities and concerns on January 20, 2025, through a series of tweets. His posts highlighted community service efforts and addressed local issues affecting his constituents.

On January 20, 2025, Quigley expressed his commitment to community service by participating in activities organized by Nourishing Hope in Lakeview. He stated, "For over 50 years Nourishing Hope has served my home community of Lakeview. Following the example of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. I am happy to be spending today with my neighbors caring for our community and focusing on the things that matter most to them and their families."

Later that day, he shared more about his involvement at Nourishing Hope, emphasizing the importance of supporting food-insecure members of the community despite challenging weather conditions. Quigley tweeted at 16:53 UTC: "I’m at Nourishing Hope in Lakeview this morning helping distribute groceries to food insecure members of our community, braving the cold with some incredible volunteers. There’s nowhere else I’d rather be today."

Addressing concerns within the Chicago area regarding potential immigration enforcement actions, Quigley informed residents about unconfirmed reports of ICE raids while advising them on preparedness measures. At 17:23 UTC on January 20, he wrote: "I know many members of our community are concerned about reports of ICE raids in Chicago. Please know that this information is unconfirmed and the best way to prepare is to know your rights."