Breaking legal news for Wednesday, Aug. 4

Chicago area

• Charges dropped in Zion girls' slayings, Chicago Tribune
• Blagojevich trial: Attorneys talk forfeiture plans; no word from the jury, Chicago Sun-Times

Northern Illinois

• Doctor recommends release of alleged Ottawa murderer, Rockford Register Star

Southern Illinois

• Madison County's court for veterans gets national award, $10,000 prize, Belleville News-Democrat