http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...uis-gutierrez-chuy-garcia-congress-story.htmlLongtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez won’t seek re-election next year, sources said Monday night, setting off a domino effect in Chicago Latino politics.
Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia plans to start gathering signatures on Tuesday to seek Gutierrez’s congressional seat, the sources said. And 22nd Ward Ald. Ricardo Munoz plans to run for Garcia’s County Board seat, they added.
The decision marks a swift change from Monday morning, when Gutierrez’s campaign filed his paperwork to secure a spot on the March 20 primary ballot, and Garcia filed to seek re-election to the County Board.