Congressman Mike Quigley says he will run for Chicago mayor during radio interview

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Congressman Mike Quigley says he's going to run for Chicago mayor in 2027.

He mentioned his plans in an interview on WGN Radio on Tuesday.

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Quigley, who is currently running for reelection to his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, says he would make a formal announcement sometime after the March primary.

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Quigley is one of several high profile names expected to challenge Mayor Brandon Johnson in next year's election.

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