Cindy Hernandez

The announcement Thursday afternoon that a person of interest had been apprehended came after surveillance photographs were released showing the gunman — described by police as a "disgruntled," recently fired worker on the lam since Tuesday.

The Illinois Nurses Association said despite numerous attempts at a compromise, the union has not been able reach an agreement with the health group. The nurses have continued to work since their contract expired Aug. 18.

Janet Nolan helped open Inter-American Magnet School in 1975. She was a teacher, professor at Northeastern Illinois University, worked for the Chicago Board of Education and as an undercover nun before getting married and raising a family.

Young coyotes who are pushed out from their families have a difficult time finding a place to settle because most territories in the region are already occupied, said Chris Anchor, senior biologist with the Forest Preserves of Cook County.

The first robbery was carried out July 13, 2023, at Jawahir Jewelry, 8454 S. Harlem Ave., in southwest suburban Bridgeview. The robbers were seen wearing "Uncle Bobby" and "Slenderman" masks.

The suspect, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, who police shot and critically wounded after he allegedly opened fire on responding police and paramedics, was charged with six counts of attempted murder, and more than half a dozen additional gun-related charges, who did not announce a motive.

Reginald Clay Jr., 24, was fatally shot by Officer Fernando Ruiz on April 15, 2023 after a brief foot chase in the 3800 block of West Flournoy Street.

Police in the northwestern suburb said Monday that the caracal was last seen on Della Drive and the Hilldale Golf Course. The endangered cat is medium-sized and not common in the United States.

The pantry, at 1120 W. 79th St., was run by Catholic Charities, but closed due to rising costs. St. Sabina will reopen the outlet Tuesday, offering groceries, counseling and case management services.

City and state leaders took part in a groundbreaking ceremony at the former Diplomat Motel for what will become The Haven on Lincoln, a 40-unit stabilization housing project that will provide services to combat homelessness.