Man convicted in 2012 death of girlfriend

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) - A Lake County judge has set a March 3 sentencing date for a suburban Chicago man found guilty in the death of his girlfriend.

Michael Shane Axtell of Antioch Township faces up to 60 years in prison after the verdict Friday by County Judge Victoria Rossetti. He was accused of killing Tammy Stone in the bedroom of the home they shared.

Prosecutors say Stone and the 43-year-old Axtell physically fought in October 2012 after returning home from a day of drinking at various bars near Antioch. After their daughter failed to defuse the situation, the two resumed fighting, with Stone ending up unconscious on the floor.

Authorities say Axtell left the home and was later arrested by Lake County sheriff's deputies.

Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim said Friday he is delighted with the verdict.