US Rep. Danny Davis receives several endorsements for re-election

CHICAGO - U.S. Representative Danny Davis is picking up some big endorsements for his re-election campaign.

Chicago City Council members from eight wards are putting their support behind the Democrat.

Representative Davis says he plans to continue his fight in Congress. The primary election is on March 19.

Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin has also announced she's running for Davis' congressional seat.