Democratic leaders have selected a 23-year-old community activist who works for U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia to fill a vacant Illinois House seat.

There are calls for special monitors in Ald. Ed Burke’s 14th Ward when voters go to the polls three weeks from Tuesday.

Congressman Chuy Garcia points to cell phone video that shows Alderman Burke ignoring the rules on election day in November and now, officials are calling for special monitors to be implemented when voters head to the polls in three weeks. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.  

The chief of staff for freshman U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia has resigned after a report that he laughed at a woman who complained of sexual harassment while both worked on Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign.

Cook County Commissioner Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia sat down with NBC 5 Monday to explain why he has decided not to run for Chicago mayor.

Cook County Commissioner Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia has decided not to run for Chicago mayor, he announced Monday.

Sen. Bernie Sanders tweeted Thursday that Jesus “Chuy” Garcia should “take a look” at the Chicago mayor’s race.

Candidates are still jockeying for position in the race to replace Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has all the latest details.

Longtime Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez says he’ll be moving from Chicago to Puerto Rico after his term in Congress ends early next year.

The race for alderman in the 30th Ward will make Mayor Rahm Emanuel choose between a loyal alderman and a longtime friend’s daughter. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.

Outgoing Rep. Luis Gutierrez’s daughter Jessica launched her campaign for Chicago alderman Monday, touting her credentials as a progressive organizer in an effort to unseat Ald. Ariel Reboyras.

One week after his first-ever campaign for political office ended in defeat, Ra Joy — the man gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy chose as his running mate — is now weighing a run for Chicago mayor.

Another candidate dropped out of the race to replace Rep. Luis Gutierrez on Tuesday, the second person to exit the campaign in as many days.

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday endorsed Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia in the Democratic primary race for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District.

Candidates are quickly lining up to replace Congressman Luis Gutierrez after his decision to step aside. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the latest on the quickly unfolding race.

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez is “entertaining the idea of a presidential run,” a source close to the rep. told NBC News Wednesday, one day after the congressman announced he would not seek re-election.

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez said Tuesday he will not seek re-election, confirming numerous reports that he would be leaving Congress at the end of his term. But the outspoken congressman said he is not retiring. Mary Ann Ahern reports.

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez said Tuesday he will not seek re-election, confirming numerous reports that he would be leaving Congress at the end of his term. But the outspoken congressman said he is not retiring.

NBC 5 has learned congressman Luis Gutierrez will announce Tuesday he is not running for re-election after 24 years on Capitol Hill. Gutierrez telephoned key democratic leaders late this afternoon to let them know of his plans. Calls to Gutierrez Monday evening have not been returned.