Michael Quigley (politician)
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 5th district |
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Assumed office April 7, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Rahm Emanuel |
| Member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners from the 10th District |
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In office 1998–2009 |
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| Succeeded by | Bridget Gainer |
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Michael Quigley October 17, 1958 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Quigley |
| Children | Alyson, Meghan |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
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Roosevelt University (B.A.) University of Chicago (M.P.P.) Loyola University (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Non-denominational Christian |
Michael Bruce "Mike" Quigley (born October 17, 1958) is the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district, serving since the April 7, 2009 special election. The district includes most of Chicago's North Side, as well as several of the city's western suburbs. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Quigley is a former member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, where he represented Chicago's northside neighborhoods of Lakeview, Uptown and Rogers Park. He also teaches environmental policy and Chicago politics at Loyola University Chicago.
Quigley was raised in Carol Stream, Illinois where he graduated from Glenbard North High School in 1977. He then attended Roosevelt University where he earned his bachelor's degree. Quigley moved into the Lakeview area of Chicago in 1982 and became involved in community activities. He attended the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where he earned a juris doctor, and the University of Chicago, where he earned a master's degree in public policy.
Quigley was first elected to the Cook County Board of Commissioners in 1998. During his tenure he has gained a reputation as a reformer as he opposed tax hikes supported by Cook County Board President John Stroger, and later his son and successor Todd Stroger. He contended the county could operate more efficiently and he presented reports to support the position. Quigley also challenged the practice of finding jobs for Democratic officials with the Cook County Forest Preserve District.
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