END OF AN ERA: After more than four decades as a fixture in Illinois politics, Congressman Danny Davis is expected to announce today that he won’t seek reelection in 2026 to his 7th District seat. More from the home page.

The 83-year-old, who had hinted at his retirement for weeks, endorsed state Rep. La Shawn Ford to succeed him.

While US Rep. Danny Davis sought to anoint La Shawn Ford as his successor, Democrats had been lining up in anticipation of the incumbent’s retirement.