The Illinois House passed “Andrea's Law” by a 97 to 1 vote yesterday, a measure which would require those convicted of first-degree murder to appear on a registry similar to that of sex offenders or arsonists. If it passes the Senate, the bill would require those convicted of first-degree murder, when the murder took place before June of 1998, to appear on a registry with the State Police for 10 years. There are nearly 500 first-degree murderers currently on parole. more ›

As the family of Jepson Livingston continues to reel from his death, members of his family are demanding that the second driver involved in the incident that killed him be charged. Tyrice Pryor, 21, is being held on $2 million bond with a first-degree murder charge for striking and killing Jepson on Tuesday afternoon. Pryor was driving a van that was chasing another vehicle. The cars were speeding east on Diversey when they collided, sending one crashing through a gate in front of an auto shop while the van Pryor was driving careened across the street and struck Livingston, who was riding his bike west-bound. Part of the incident was captured by surveillance video which police have been using to try to identify those involved. more ›

The Sun-Times is reporting this afternoon that three teens have been charged with first-degree murder for the beating death of 16-year-old Derrion Albert during a brawl last week. more ›

Drew Peterson formally entered a plea of "not guilty" this morning on two charges of first-degree murder related to the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Meanwhile, the Will County prosecutors are asking for a new judge to hear the case. more ›