A Will County judge ruled a woman must stand trial for what her attorneys describe as a a freak accident. more ›

Sure, White Sox fans have a reputation (somewhat deserved) for getting rowdy. But we've seen Cubs fans turn on each other and fans of opposing teams, as well. Tipster Kent Parson filmed this video of Cubs fans fighting after yesterday's game. We haven't received a reply from Harkin about why they were fighting, if any arrests were made or citations issued, or he had any involvement or relation to the participants. A a search for crime around Wrigley Field at Everyblock only lists crimes through March 27. more ›

A very un-Christian moment occurred during last week's musical tribute to Gospel music legend Albertina Walker when a nephew of the late "Queen of Gospel" and a family friend were charged with roughing up an ex-agent of Walker's. more ›

Police are trying to make sense out of what happened to an unidentified woman who was seen hanging out of the window of a moving car, nude. She was found battered following a car crash on the South Side a little before 8 a.m. more ›

Both the Trib and Sun-Times are reporting Chicago Police officer Anthony Abbate has been found guilty on one count of aggravated battery. He originally faced 15 felony counts of aggravated battery in a public place, communication with a witness, intimidation, conspiracy and official misconduct. more ›

We get lots of email from readers in our inbox, some kind, some not so much. And we also get questions about certain stories in the area. Without a doubt, the story we're asked about the most is the case of Anthony Abbate, the Chicago Police officer caught on tape beating a Chicago bartender after she allegedly refused to serve him more beer. A December start to his trial came and went but nary a word was uttered about what was up with the case. While we still don't know exactly what happened, we do know now that he did appear in court today for a hearing and he's due back in court on February 26 when it's expected he'll be issued a new trial date. more ›