Drew Peterson Murder Trial

Illinois' murder trial of the century

Judge Upholds Stephen Peterson's Termination

A DuPage County judge upheld the commission’s decision to fire Drew Peterson’s son.

Drew Peterson

Aug 23, 2012

Peterson Jurors Hear Hit Man Testimony

Jurors hearing the Drew Peterson murder trial on Wednesday heard a witness say the defendant offered a former cable installer $25,000 to hire a hit man to kill his third wife just three months before she...

Drew Peterson

Aug 23, 2012

Peterson Juror Recognizes Witness

Judge temporarily halted proceedings but ultimately let juror remain seated on the case.

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Aug 23, 2012

Head Trauma Expert Details Savio Injuries

Pathologist Mary Case testified that a 2-inch gash on the back of Kathleen Savio's head could not have caused her to pass out.

Drew Peterson Murder Trial

Aug 20, 2012

Judge: Savio Friend "Facially Unreliable"

The judge overseeing former police officer Drew Peterson's murder trial on Friday barred important hearsay testimony meant to undercut the former suburban Chicago police officer's alibi in the death of...

Drew Peterson

Aug 16, 2012

Pathologist: Savio was Murdered

But under aggressive questioning by the defense, Dr. Larry Blum conceded that some of his well-respected counterparts disagreed and still maintained her death was an accident.

Drew Peterson

Aug 28, 2012

Drew Peterson's Attorneys Begin Defense

Attorneys on Monday paraded six witnesses in rapid order in their attempt to prove the defendant didn't kill his third wife, Kathleen Savio.

Drew Peterson

Aug 27, 2012

Will Drew Take the Stand?

Lead defense attorney Joel Brodsky said he has about 10 witnesses to call during what is expected to be two days of testimony. The defense is certain to call first on Savio's divorce attorney, Harry Smith.

drew peterson

Aug 24, 2012

Peterson Prosecutors Sounding Less Confident

Prosecution expected to rest case Monday.

Drew Peterson

Aug 23, 2012

Jeff Ruby Tossed From Drew Peterson Trial

Jeff Ruby was seen locking eyes with Drew Peterson and mouthing a two-word slur.

Drew Peterson

Aug 15, 2012

Peterson Judge Again Scolds Prosecutors

Prosecution's witness reveals details about his investigation into Kathleen Savio's death the judge didn't want to hear.

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Drew Peterson Murder Trial

Illinois' murder trial of the century

A DuPage County judge upheld the commission’s decision to fire Drew Peterson’s son.

Aug 23, 2012

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The Chicago Blackhawks dominated Game 1, but the Detroit Red Wings returned the favor in Game 2, dismantling the Hawks and winning a 4-1 laugher.

Are you ready? Nine Red Line stops will close for five months as part of the Red Line South Track Renewal Project.

Governor Quinn signed into law Saturday new legislation that allows judges to impose harsher penalties on people who use social media or other methods of electronic communication to organize mob attacks.

Up to 60 people were injured Saturday after a car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in Virginia, an emergency official told The Associated Press. There have been no reports of fatalities, but at...

History will have to wait at least one more year. Orb, the Kentucky Derby champion who many hoped would become the first Triple Crown winner in 35 years, couldn't emerge from the pack in the Preakness Stakes on...

Two people were fatally shot in the head and another shot dead in the chest in weekend violence that wounded at least nine others across Chicago, according to police. Last night’s first fatality took place...