Tom Tuduj, who was convicted in January of killing his boss, Gary Poter, was sentenced today to 45 years in prison. The murder happened in 2006. Prosecutors alleged Tuduj was enraged over a poor work review and pay reduction by Poter, though Tuduj claimed a toxic mix of medications caused him mental issues. Tuduj was also convicted of attempted disarmament of a police officer because he tried to grab an officer's gun while in police custody. more ›

Tom Tuduj was convicted yesterday by a Cook County Judge Jorge Alonso for the 2006 murder of Gary Poter, Tuduj's boss at the time. Prosecutors allege Tuduj was enraged over a poor work review and pay reduction by Poter, though Tuduj claimed a toxic mix of medications caused him mental issues. Tuduj was also convicted of attempted disarmament of a police officer because he tried to grab an officer's gun while in police custody. Tuduj faces up to 60 years in prison. 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.

The trial of Tom Tuduj (pictured left), accused of stabbing his boss to death after a bad performance review, got underway this week. Gary Poter (pictured right) of Poter Construction & Development Co. was killed in May 2006 after giving Tuduj the poor review and docking him $10,000 pay. more ›