Mike Quigley U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mike Quigley U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mike Quigley, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 5th district since 2009, shared several statements on social media addressing various issues impacting his constituents. Quigley, who succeeded Rahm Emanuel in this role and previously served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners, communicated about extreme weather conditions, policy disagreements with former President Donald Trump, and concerns regarding public health threats.
On February 19, 2025, Quigley urged residents to seek shelter amid dropping temperatures in Chicago. He stated, "With feels like temperatures dropping below zero in Chicago, it is crucial we stay safe! To keep warm please visit one of our local warming centers." He emphasized the importance of these facilities for safety during extreme cold.
Later that day, Quigley criticized former President Donald Trump's proposed budget cuts. He tweeted at 02:56 AM UTC that "Donald Trump is trying to cut programs that help families and senior citizens in order to help his billionaire friends." He expressed pride in standing with colleagues to fight back for working families.
In another post on February 19 at 19:24 UTC, Quigley highlighted concerns about an avian flu outbreak affecting farmers and posing a potential public health crisis. He mentioned staffing issues within the USDA and critiqued Elon Musk's involvement as a threat to public health by saying "The avian flu is wreaking havoc on our farmers and threatening to become a public health crisis."
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