118th Congress

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

October 21, 2024

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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Quigley Statement on Tenth Anniversary of Laquan McDonald Shooting

October 20, 2024

Press Release

Ten years ago today, 17-year-old Laquan McDonald was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer. Laquan’s death shocked our city and led to Chicagoans demanding change from law enforcement and accountability from Chicago’s leaders. Today, I join all those still mourning Laquan’s death and still demanding change.

Issues: Racial Justice

Catching Up With Quigley: Week of October 14

October 18, 2024

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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 Statement Honoring the Life of Wadee Alfayoumi

October 15, 2024

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement honoring the life of Wadee Alfayoumi, who was murdered one year ago this week:

Issues: Racial Justice

Catching Up With Quigley: Week of October 7

October 11, 2024

E-Newsletters

On Monday, we recognized the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. This attack was the greatest assault on the Jewish people in Israel’s history.

Catching Up With Quigley: Week of September 30

October 7, 2024

E-Newsletters

In March, I was pleased to submit 15 local projects for funding consideration through the House Committee on Appropriations. Spanning locations across our district, I know these projects will touch countless lives.

Quigley Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Attack on Israel

October 7, 2024

Press Release

One year ago today, the world witnessed the greatest assault on the Jewish people in Israel’s history. Hamas carried out the brutal murder of 1,200 Israelis and the abduction of 251 innocent people.

Issues: Defense and Foreign Affairs

Quigley Statement on Continuing Resolution to Avert Government Shutdown

September 25, 2024

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Ranking Member on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after voting on a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government funded through December 20, 2024:

Issues: Appropriations Economy and Jobs

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

September 20, 2024

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