Mayor Brandon Johnson's leadership team experienced some significant turbulence this week. Some political observers believe that more turnover could be coming.

Lieutenant Steven R. Bannister has been named the Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Jefferson, effective immediately.

Martinez was fired from his role nearly two months ago, though his contract keeps him in Chicago through late June. He has worked for Clark County before as deputy superintendent.

A man who kidnapped his ex-girlfriend was taken into custody about 1:50 a.m., when state troopers found a stolen BMW with the victim, a 24-year-old woman, still inside, Illinois state police said.