U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley
With Inauguration Over, Obama Administration Returns To Work
The focus returned to hot button issues like gun control, for which U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel have been pushing hard. Some Democrats in Congress have been hoping for compromise on at least part of their agenda.
Jackson’s Colleagues: Congressman’s Resignation ‘Sad Day For America’
Many political leaders in Chicago were saying it’s a sad day to learn U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned from Congress.
Jackson Jr.’s Colleagues In Congress Add To Pressure For Answers
Several members of Illinois’s congressional delegation have joined the growing chorus of voices pressuring U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) to speak out about his ongoing medical and legal troubles.
Quigley: It’s Time For Congress To Debate Gun Control
With the Colorodo movie theater shooting massacre still fresh on the minds of the public and elected officials, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) was urging lawmakers on Tuesday to have a serious discussion about possible new gun control laws.
Women’s Health Advocates Rally Against Birth Control Restrictions
Pro-choice advocates packed a Loop auditorium Friday to push back against restrictions to the availability of birth control.
Chicago Area Pols Pushing For Visa Waiver For Poland
Several Chicago aldermen and other local politicians with Polish roots — or Polish American constituents — are pushing a resolution in the City Council to ask the federal government to do away with the visa requirement for Polish citizens.
CPS Students Get 2,000 Computers, Printers From Feds
Thanks to the federal government, students at several Chicago Public Schools now have more than 2,000 computers and printers to use in their studies.
Quigley Honors 93XRT, Lin Brehmer On House Floor
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) read a speech on the House floor Tuesday, honoring 93XRT for its upcoming 40th anniversary, and Lin Brehmer for 20 years on the air at the station.
Several Illinois Lawmakers Opposing SOPA, PIPA Bills
Several members of Illinois’ congressional delegation has come out in opposition to two anti-piracy bills – the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) – which are losing support from many members of Congress.
Kirk, Quigley: FBI Should Investigate Waste In County Anti-Terrorism Program
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) have teamed up to demand a federal investigation of the way Cook County spent Homeland Security dollars under Todd Stroger.
Sailor Kicked Out Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Re-Enlists
A 38-year old man on Monday became the first man in Illinois to re-enlist in the military after being kicked out of the service because he’s gay.
Members Of Congress Hold Chicago Hearing On Same-Sex Marriage Rights
Three Illinois members of Congress held a hearing in Chicago Friday on their effort to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which they call blatantly discriminatory.
Quigley Raises Concerns About Libya Campaign
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) is raising concerns about the United States involvement in a bombing campaign in Libya.
Rep. Quigley To Join Blackhawks At White House
When the Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks visit the White House Friday, they will be joined by U.S. Rep. and hockey aficionado Mike Quigley (D-Ill.)
Daley Back In Town, Talks Gun Control
Mayor Richard M. Daley is back in town and on his regular public schedule, for the first time Chicago elected Rahm Emanuel as his replacement.
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