Re-trial of man accused of killing teen could favor the defense

A second attempt by McHenry County prosecutors to convict Mario Casciaro of murdering a teenager who vanished in 2002 is likely to be tougher than the first time. Read More

Pregnant woman, unborn child dead after Stickney crash

A Southwest Side woman and her unborn child died Friday after the car she was driving was in a traffic accident in west suburban Stickney. Read More

Board pay probe continues in Kendall County

The forensic audit of southwest suburban Kendall County Board members' per-diem payments continues, even though State's Attorney Eric Weis expected results several weeks ago. Read More

1 dead, 9 wounded in weekend gun violence

One man is dead and at least another nine were wounded from acts of gun violence this weekend in areas throughout the city, from the South and Southwest side to Humboldt Park to Rogers Park. Read More

Diocese urges sex abuse victims to come forward

The Diocese of Joliet is urging people to report if they have ever been sexually abused by a clergy member, diocese employee or volunteer. Read More

Gary councilwoman to plead guilty to tax evasion

Gary Common Councilwoman Marilyn Krusas is close to pleading guilty to one count of tax evasion, according to court records and her attorney. Read More

Man deemed mentally unfit for trial in 2011 Naperville murder

A man from northwest suburban Lakemoor has been found mentally unfit to stand trial for the alleged murder of his sister nearly two years ago inside her home on Naperville's far south side. Read More

Woman found dead in Andersonville driveway identified

Authorities have identified the woman who was recently found deceased in an Andersonville driveway. Read More

One dead, 5 wounded in gun violence since Friday night

One young man is dead and at least another five -- all between the ages of 19 and 23 -- were wounded from acts of gun violence in areas throughout the city, from the South and Southwest side to Humbol Read More

Ex-police chief who retired after two DUIs still getting paid

Former Robbins police Chief Johnny Holmes was charged with two DUIs in the past three years. Read More