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Mike Quigley addresses local initiatives, calls for infrastructure reform

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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 U.S. Congressman representing Illinois’ 5th district since 2009, shared updates on community and governmental initiatives through a series of tweets on March 30, 2025. His remarks touched on community involvement, infrastructure progress, and senior services. Quigley, who has a longstanding political career succeeding Rahm Emanuel, shared his perspectives on enhancing local connectivity and government responsiveness.

In a tweet posted on March 30, 2025, at 01:56:02 UTC, Quigley recounted his participation in a special screening of "Join or Die," a film exploring the impact of community connection on democracy and individual lives. He emphasized Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods and community groups as ideal environments for fostering such connections.

In another tweet from March 30, 2025, at 13:12:00 UTC, Quigley called on government bodies at all levels to dismantle obstacles hindering infrastructure development. He highlighted his recent op-ed in the Washington Times, urging commitment towards enhancing infrastructure capabilities.

Later in the day, Quigley's tweet on March 30, 2025, at 18:24:01 UTC focused on his annual Senior Resource Fairs. These events aim to connect seniors with available services. The first fair of 2025 will take place on May 29 at Firsbie Senior Center in Des Plaines. Quigley encouraged residents to attend without RSVP, marking their calendars for the upcoming fair.

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