Dawn Patrol: New therapy dog at Maine West
Maine West welcomes new therapy dog
Teddy is only 9 months old, but he usually doesn't act his age. The young golden retriever - and newest employee at Maine West High School in Des Plaines - is peaceful, calm and reserved. He keeps to himself and naps in school counselor Lizz Hoover's office until a student needs his help. Teddy started working full time about two weeks ago. Full story.
Police searching for inmate mistakenly released from prison
An inmate facing murder charges was mistakenly released from prison, Cook County sheriff's officials said yesterday. Police are looking for Garrett Glover, 29, who was sentenced Feb. 23 to four years in prison for a 2014 attempted armed robbery case, the sheriff's office said. Full story.
Elgin police not changing stance on immigration
With nationwide uncertainty regarding federal immigration policies, Elgin police said they will continue not to independently enforce immigration laws with the exception of known gang members, sex offenders and felons. The city's human relations commission has been tasked with researching what it would mean for Elgin to become a "sanctuary city," Mayor David Kaptain said. Police will hold a Spanish-language "Conversation with the Community" at 7:30 tonight at Iglesia Carismatica Puerta De Sion. Full story.
Hoffman Estates man gets 22 years for sixth DUI
A Hoffman Estates man convicted of his sixth DUI was sentenced to 22 years in prison. Jose Cruz, 53, was arrested in April 2016 after Elk Grove Village police observed him making an improper left turn at Elmhurst and Higgins roads. Cruz was convicted during a jury trial last month. Full story.
Driver who killed Hainesville woman sent to prison
A Zion man who said in court he is "truly sorry" for causing a crash last year that killed a 54-year-old Hainesville woman was sentenced yesterday to six years in prison for drunken driving. Shawn Flores, 26, of the 4200 block of Bluebird Avenue, also vowed to "never make the same mistake again." Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and 48 degrees this morning. Highs around 63 degrees today, with lows tonight near 43. A few strong thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening. Full weather.
Traffic
Work has caused restrictions on Washington Street in Grayslake between Lake Street and Haryan Waryan until July. Full story.
Portis gives Bulls' starting lineup a different look
Bobby Portis is now the Bulls' starter at power forward, but his exact role in the rotation remains unsettled. The Bulls are on the upswing, and they'll try to notch a season-high five-game win streak tonight against Denver. Read beat writer Mike McGraw's take here.