CHICAGO (WLS) — Democratic Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, who represents Illinois’ 4th Congressional District, will not seek reelection in 2026, sources told ABC7 on Monday.

The 69-year-old congressman’s chief of staff, Patty Garcia, filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections to run for his seat on Monday, which is the filing deadline.

Sources say García will finish out his current term. Further information was not immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.
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