Transportation

Quigley, Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly, Davis Demand Answers about Frozen Federal Funding for Chicago’s Red Line Extension Project and Red & Purple Modernization Project

October 14, 2025

Press Release

Illinoisans, who pay more in federal taxes than they receive back in federal spending, will feel the economic brunt of this funding pause. As their congressional representatives, we seek to ensure this review is completed ethically, timely, and legally so those working on and around these critical projects can continue their work to modernize America’s infrastructure.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Government Transparency

Quigley & Pritzker Statement on Trump Withholding Billions in Funding for Chicago Transportation Projects

October 3, 2025

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker released the following joint statement, after the Trump administration decided to withhold $2.1 billion in approved funding for the Red Line Extension and the Purple & Modernization Program:

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Transportation and Infrastructure Economy and Jobs Government Transparency

Rep. Quigley honors Gun Violence Awareness Act by reintroducing the TRACEAct.

Catching Up With Quigley: Week of June 2

June 6, 2025

E-Newsletters

Next week, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., I will be hosting a workshop with the Center for Disability & Elder Law on legal services for powers of attorney for healthcare and property, as well as living will declarations.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Transportation and Infrastructure Gun Violence Prevention Health Care Government Transparency

Catching Up With Quigley: Week of November 28

November 1, 2024

E-Newsletters

On Sunday, I attended Lincoln Central Association’s Howler at Bauler event! I passed out Halloween candy and talked with community members about the resources and assistance our office can provide.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure Health Care

QUIGLEY, DURBIN, DUCKWORTH ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $81 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE CREATE PROGRAM

October 21, 2024

Press Release

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-05) and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced $81,301,065 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) INFRA (Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects) Program for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program, which aims to reduce traffic delays, increase rail junction safety, and improve mobility throughout Chicago.

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Catching Up With Quigley: Week of October 14

October 18, 2024

E-Newsletters

On Monday, we marked one year since the brutal murder of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi. On October 14, 2023, Wadee and his mother Hanan Shaheen were stabbed by their landlord in Plainfield, who targeted them for being Palestinian.

Issues: Energy and Environment

Quigley, Durbin, Duckworth, Members of Illinois Delegation Announce $15.8 Million for Chicago Transit Authority

October 17, 2024

Press Release

U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), Jesus “Chuy” García (D-IL-04), Danny Davis (D-IL-07) and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), announced that the Illinois Department of Transportation will receive $15,805,600 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for improvements to the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Forest Park Branch.

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Quigley Announces More Than $200 Million in Federal Funding for Chicago Transportation

September 20, 2024

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Quigley, Durbin, Duckworth Announce the CTA Red Line Extension Project is receiving $746 Million in Federal Funding in the First Year

August 1, 2024

Press Release

Public transit is a lifeline to daily life for many Chicagoans. The Red Line Extension project is a major step in building a more equitable transit system for our city, ensuring the benefits of public transit can be utilized by communities that have historically lacked access.

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Quigley Questions Secretary Buttigieg on DOT Emergency Relief Fund

April 30, 2024

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Ranking Member on the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, questioned Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg during a subcommittee hearing on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request. Quigley questioned Buttigieg about DOT’s Emergency Relief fund in light of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.

Issues: Appropriations