After weeks of sensational testimony including secret recordings, tales of homemade weapons and calling the character of a former Chicago Bear into question, Marni Yang was convicted by a Lake County jury of the 2007 murder of Rhoni Reuter, who was pregnant with the unborn daughter of former Bear Shaun Gayle at the time. more ›

It's going to be a busy summer in local courts. Besides the impending trial of former governor Rod Blagojevich, Drew Peterson will go on trial for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. While all involved parties are still dealing with the hearsay aspect of the case, the date of June 14, 2010 has been set as the start for the trial. more ›

Drew Peterson's trial is staying put. Earlier today, a judge rejected Peterson's motion to move his murder trial out of Will County. Attorneys had said Peterson couldn't get a fair trial because of the extensive media coverage surrounding the case. Peterson is charged with the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. [Tribune] more ›

It looks like Drew Peterson won't be going on trial next month after all. Due to stand trial for the murder of Kathleen Savio, his third wife, on August 24, Peterson's lawyers informed presiding Judge Stephen White that Peterson has waived his right to a speedy trial. The move to indefinitely delay the start of the trial is so the defense can review over 40,000 pages of evidence. The next big day in court for Peterson is August 14 when his lawyers will try to have the case moved out of Will County and when they will challenge the constitutionality of the recently passed controversial hearsay law, which plays a big role in the prosecution's case against Peterson. [Chicago Breaking News] more ›

• Motorola, based out of Schaumburg, announced today it would be cutting 4,000 jobs. This is in addition to the 3,000 cut during the fourth quarter of 2008. Damn.
• An Illinois House committee that oversees DFCS may consider tougher laws about aggressive dogs living in foster homes following Sunday's mauling death of foster child Alex Angulo.
• Tom Tuduj, accused of stabbing his boss to death in 2006, testified at his own trial and claimed his medication was to blame.