March 17, 2017 The Latest: Man found dead in burned home was shot in head The Latest on a body being found and a child being rescued from a lake near St. Louis (all times local): 4:40 p.m.
March 17, 2017 Fast-acting paramedic rescues baby alive from submerged SUV A fast-acting paramedic dove into the frigid water of an Illinois lake where a SUV was submerged on Thursday and found an infant floating inside, then administered CPR on the hood and swam the child to shore, authorities said.
March 17, 2017 Former Illinois prosecutor not guilty in first wife's death Former Illinois prosecutor and University of Illinois football captain Curtis Lovelace was found not guilty Friday in his second murder trial for the Valentine's Day 2006 death of his first wife.
March 17, 2017 The Latest: Ex-prosecutor not guilty t in wife's death The Latest on the trial of former Illinois prosecutor Curtis Lovelace(all times local): 4 p.m.
March 17, 2017 Chicago woman held on $1 million bond in man's death A Chicago woman has been ordered held on $1 million bond for forcing her boyfriend to drink bleach, leading to his death.
March 17, 2017 Transfer of Drew Peterson to federal prison explained A memo says Illinois prison officials wanted Drew Peterson transferred to a federal prison because the former suburban police officer convicted of killing his third wife and plotting to kill the prosecutor posed a danger to the prison.
March 17, 2017 Man who returned to crime after $25M award sentenced A Chicago man who used a $25 million settlement of his wrongful murder conviction lawsuit for purchases of guns, expensive cars and to rebuild his street gang is heading back to prison after a judge sentenced him to more than nine years on federal weapons charges.
March 17, 2017 Man forced to drink caustic substance in Chicago dies Authorities in Chicago say a 26-year-old man has died after being forced to drink a caustic substance and the death has been ruled a homicide.
March 17, 2017 Judge to rule on Singapore teen's asylum case this month A Chicago immigration judge will decide this month whether a Singapore teenager arrested for online posts mocking his government will be granted asylum in the U.S.
March 17, 2017 Anti-Defamation League, Jewish centers report more threats The Anti-Defamation League and several Jewish community centers across the country are reporting a new round of bomb threats.