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Yingying Zhang's brother Zhengyang Zhang is flanked by their parents, Lifeng Ye, left, and Ronggao Zhang, as they leave the U.S. courthouse in Peoria on July 17, 2019. A jury began deliberations in the penalty phase of the trial of Brendt Christensen, who was convicted of killing University of Illinois scholar Yingying Zhang.

Jury begins deliberations on possible death penalty for U. of I. killer Brendt Christensen

July 17, 2019 at 5:44 p.m.

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday urged the jury that found Brendt Christensen guilty in the kidnapping and killing of Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang to make him the first federal felon in...

Michael Christensen, father of convicted killer Brendt Christensen, leaves the federal courthouse in Peoria on July 8, 2019. The elder Christensen took the stand July 10, 2019, in his son's sentencing hearing.

Father of U. of I. killer Brendt Christensen takes stand in death penalty hearing: ‘I love him, nothing’s going to stop that’

July 10, 2019 at 7:20 p.m.

Convicted killer Brendt Christensen's father took the stand Wednesday in an effort to save his son's life, testifying about his son's childhood night terrors, his love of animals and the...

Yingying Zhang's father, Ronggao Zhang, foreground, arrives at court July 8, 2019, for the sentencing of Brendt Christensen.

Slain Chinese scholar’s parents testify as jurors mull death penalty for killer: ‘It’s completely unbearable’

July 9, 2019 at 6:35 p.m.

Slain Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang's father burst into tears Tuesday when he was asked if a photo shown on the courtroom screen was taken on the day he last saw...

The apartment building where Brendt Christensen, who has been charged with kidnapping visiting scholar Yingying Zhang, lives near the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Jurors considering death penalty for U. of I. killer Brendt Christensen hear emotional testimony from victim’s fiance: ‘She’s the best girl I’ve ever met’

July 8, 2019 at 9:36 p.m.

Jurors deciding whether Brendt Christensen should be sentenced to death for the kidnapping and slaying of Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang heard emotional testimony Monday from her fiance and some of...

Jury to consider whether U. of I. killer Brendt Christensen should die for kidnapping, slaying of Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang

July 7, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

The jury that found Brendt Christensen guilty in the kidnapping and slaying of Chinese scholar Yingying Zhang will reconvene Monday to start the process of deciding whether he should be...

Cultivation manager Eric Chance walks through rows of marijuana plants growing at the Revolution cannabis cultivation center May 30, 2019, in Delavan, Illinois.

Medical marijuana users will get dibs if supply wanes, but evidence from other states indicates some may turn to recreational pot once it is legal in Illinois

July 1, 2019 at 3:43 p.m.

Illinois' new recreational cannabis program calls for dispensaries to prioritize medical patients in the event of a marijuana shortage, addressing a concern that has cropped up in other states that...

Illinois' 19-cent-per-gallon motor fuel tax doubles to 38 cents starting July 1, 2019.

Here’s a look at some of the tax increases and other new laws taking effect in Illinois on July 1

July 1, 2019 at 7:31 a.m.

Gas and cigarettes will cost more in Illinois starting Monday, and drivers will face stiffer penalties the first time they're caught texting behind the wheel. Along with a new $40...

El impuesto estatal al combustible de motor de 19 centavos por galón se duplica a 38 centavos a partir del lunes. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Impuestos a gasolina, cigarros y textear al volante, le saldrá más caro en Illinois

June 30, 2019 at 2:37 p.m.

La gasolina y los cigarrillos costarán más en Illinois a partir del lunes, y los conductores enfrentarán multas más severas la primera vez que los atrapen enviando mensajes de texto...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker holds a news conference on June 28, 2019, at the Joliet Waste Water Treatment Facility, near the Interstate 80 bridge over the Des Plaines River. After a signing ceremony in Springfield, Pritzker made a stop at the Interstate bridge that's slated for an upgrade as part of the capital bill.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs bills that ignite $45 billion construction program, massive gambling expansion and doubling of gas tax

June 28, 2019 at 6:06 p.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a package of bills on Friday authorizing a $45 billion construction plan paid for by revenue from tax increases on gas and cigarettes and expanded gambling,...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker appears at the Sankofa Cultural Center in Chicago on June 25, 2019. Pritzker is poised to sign a package of bills on Friday, June 28.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker set to sign bills for massive gambling expansion and $45 billion construction program; cigarette and gas tax hikes would kick in Monday

June 28, 2019 at 10:55 a.m.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is poised to sign a package of bills on Friday authorizing a $45 billion plan to upgrade roads, bridges, parks and university buildings statewide, paid for by...

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