15th Ward Ald. Raymond Lopez announces his candidacy for Congress on Oct. 3, 2023 in Berwyn. [Provided photo]

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) announced Tuesday he will challenge U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) in the Democratic primary election this spring in Illinois’ 4th Congressional District.

Lopez, who was recently re-elected to the Chicago City Council after toying with a run for mayor, announced his congressional candidacy at Jardin Restaurant in Berwyn.