Homeless Man Imprisoned For False Alarm To Get New Sentence

An Illinois appellate court threw out his 5-year, 8-month prison sentence for pulling a fire alarm in 2015 after claiming to be blind.

Plea Deal Possible In University Of Illinois Kidnapping

The FBI believes a Champaign man abducted Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang before killing her.

Scholar Kidnapping Suspect Wants Judge Off Case

Attorneys for the man suspected in Yingying Zhang's death want the judge to recuse himself.

U Of I Professor Accused Of Filming In Bathroom Placed On Leave

A former Chief Illiniwek portrayer says Jay Rosenstein filmed him in the bathroom during a University of Illinois basketball game.

Death Penalty Sought In Missing Chinese Scholar Case

Though her body has not been found, prosecutors believe Yingying Zhang's death involved torture.

Missing Chinese Scholar: Suspect's Girlfriend Recorded Him

University of Illinois scholar Yingying Zhang disappeared in June. The FBI has said they believe she is dead.

Attempted Arson At Champaign Women's Heath Center

A suspicious device found last week was an incendiary.

Missing Scholar Sightings Reported: Accused Kidnapper's Lawyers

Attorneys for Brendt Christensen, accused of kidnapping and killing scholar Yingying Zhang, are asking for a delay in the trial date.

Man Kills Teen After Spurned Proposal, Flees To Illinois: Reports

Christopher Tucker is accused of snapping Tara Serino's neck and gouging her eyes out after she rejected him.

'Suspicious Device' At Women's Health Center In Champaign: Report

A heavy police presence was reported Tuesday morning.

University Of Illinois Kidnapping: New Charges For Man Accused In Death Of Chinese Scholar

Brendt Christensen is due to appear in court Wednesday in the kidnapping and death of 26-year-old Yingying Zhang.

Champaign Man Indicted On Child Pornography Charges

After an FBI investigation, the 32-year-old was arrested Aug. 9 and will have a chance to enter a plea Wednesday.

Accused University Of Illinois Kidnapper's Attorneys Withdraw From Case

They say Brendt Christensen couldn't afford a death-penalty defense.

University Of Illinois Kidnapping Trial Delayed

Yingying Zhang disappeared in June. A suspect in her kidnapping will not go to trial until February 2018.

University Of Illinois Kidnapping Suspect To Plead Not Guilty

Brendt Christensen is accused in the abduction of missing Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang.

Kidnapping Suspect Attended Vigil For Missing Scholar, Talked About Perfect Victim

Prosecutors said missing University of Illinois scholar Yingying Zhang fought her abductor.

Missing University Of Illinois Scholar: Judge To Decide Whether Suspect Can Be Released

A judge will decide Wednesday whether Brendt Christensen can be released pending trial. He's accused of abducting Yingying Zhang on June 9.

Missing University Of Illinois Scholar: Suspect Jailed, No Bond

Authorities say facts in the case indicate Yingying Zhang is dead, although her body hasn't been found.

Man Charged With Kidnapping Missing University Of Illinois Scholar Visited 'Abduction 101' Forum: Feds

"Law enforcement agents believe that Ms. Zhang is no longer alive."

Illinois Trump Assassination Threat Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

The Edwardsville man was in court on Wednesday.

Vehicle Used In Missing Scholar's Abduction Found: FBI

Yingying Zhang was last seen near the University of Illinois on June 9.

Missing University Of Illinois Scholar's Father: 'Give My Daughter Back'

Authorities have labeled the disappearance of Yingying Zhang a kidnapping, but aren't ruling out other scenarios.