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February 18, 2016
LAKEVIEW — So far, Damian Medina is having a stellar 2016. Medina, 18, kicked off the year by handing Mayor Rahm Emanuel his self-designed business card after presenting his whiz kid success during a breakfast for early college STEM schools.
February 16, 2016
And we’re back on Politics Tonight, always good to check in with the Congressmen who are trying to do their job in Washington, D.C. Returning to our show as he frequently does, Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley of Illinois’ 5th district. Thanks for coming back, I appreciate it.
February 11, 2016
Yesterday Congressman Mike Quigley, Democrat of Chicago, along with our Senior Senator Dick Durbin and Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth and Congresswoman Robin Kelly flew with the President on Air Force One from Washington to Springfield to listen to the President to talk about the polarization of American politics in 2016, bipartisanship, maybe some reconciliation.
February 9, 2016
On Feb. 8, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, Vice-Chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, hosted his annual LGBTQ Advisory Council meeting with LGBTQ non-profit and community leaders, activists and advocates for an update on the status of issues facing the community locally and nationally.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
February 9, 2016
WASHINGTON — When President Barack Obama speaks to Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday, he will call for an end to gerrymandering and for working across party lines — though the GOP members who represent Springfield in Congress were not invited to ride with him on Air Force One while other House Democrats were.
Issues:
Government Transparency
February 5, 2016
A bipartisan bill to ensure state and local law enforcement are notified when a prohibited person tries to buy a gun has been referred to a House subcommittee. The NICS Denial Notification Act of 2016 was sent to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations on Wednesday.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
January 30, 2016
The city of Chicago and two major airlines have reached a $1.3 billion deal to build the final runway in the overhaul of O'Hare International Airport.
January 12, 2016
President Obama delivers his final State of the Union address tonight, and when he speaks a young Syrian-American social media activist will be in the audience.
January 11, 2016
As a Syrian-born Muslim and Chicago area-raised activist, 23-year-old Alaa Basatneh has risked her life to help others living in war-torn Syria, and yet, here at home, has endured looks of disgust and verbal attacks like "[Bleep] you, go back to your country!" and "You are a [bleep]ing Muslim terrorist."
January 7, 2016
Joining us now on POTUS, Representative Mike Quigley, he’s a Democrat from Illinois’ fifth congressional district and he tweets at @RepMikeQuigley. Congressman, thank you for being here today.