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Prenzler: Ethics investigation over 'minor error' is a 'politically motivated witch hunt'; Slusser calls for cooperation
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler says Treasurer Chris Slusser is “making a mountain out of a molehill” after Slusser called on Prenzler to cooperate with an ethics investigation involving allegations that the chairman improperly distributed campaign materials.
Judicial misconduct complaint alleges oral argument policies in district court discriminate based on race and sex
The America First Legal Foundation filed a complaint against three district judges in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, claiming “ongoing unlawful judicial race and sex discrimination” for policies established four years ago that allegedly “incentivize” law firms to task newer, female or minority attorneys with presenting oral arguments.
Rep. Elik appointed Assistant House Republican Leader
Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) was appointed to serve as the Assistant House Republican Leader for the 103rd General Assembly.
St. Clair County jury awards man more than $5 million over misdiagnosed lumbar fracture resulted in fusion surgery
BELLEVILLE - A St. Clair County jury awarded plaintiff Dimitrios Zavradinos more than $5.15 million after a lumbar fracture went unnoticed, resulting in permanent injuries requiring a spinal fusion.
Madison County Board approves advisory resolution on 'fair and impartial ballot access'
The Madison County Board voted to include on the ballot an advisory resolution supporting “fair and impartial ballot access in Illinois.”
Local courthouses closed today due to icy conditions
Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs of the Third Judicial Circuit and Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit announced that the Madison, Bond and St. Clair County courthouses will be closed today due to the icy conditions.
Rudolf, Overstreet present to IL Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools on issues of law and technology
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf joined Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet in presenting to the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools on behalf of the Illinois Judges Association.
Smith awards woman nearly $45,000 in unequal pay dispute; She found no 'legitimate nondiscriminatory reason' for the lesser pay
A hearing is scheduled for next week to address attorneys fees after Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith awarded a female manufacturing employee nearly $45,000 in damages for receiving less pay than her male counterpart in the workplace.
Madison County Judge Sholar appointed to newly created Fifth District Appellate Court seat
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet announced Thursday that Madison County Circuit Judge Amy Sholar was appointed to the Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court.
Madison County jurors return defense verdict in suit over staircase fall
.Jurors in Madison County reached a verdict in favor of an East Alton resident who was sued by his guest alleging she fell down the stairs due to a faulty handrail.
McGlynn rejects vagueness claim in gun ban challenge, denies partial summary judgment
District Judge Stephen McGlynn denied a motion filed by Wood River attorney Thomas Maag for partial summary judgment due to the alleged vagueness of the so-called Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA), which prohibits certain firearm accessories and mandates registration of “assault weapons” by Jan. 1.
Republican Dean Darnall to run for St. Clair County coroner
Republican Dean Darnall formally announced his candidacy for St. Clair County Coroner in the 2024 general election.
Illinois native Circuit Judge Millett authors ruling on Trump's gag order, partially upholding restrictions
After receiving attention last month for yelling at former President Donald J. Trump’s lawyer for refusing to answer a hypothetical question, Marine native and Circuit Judge Patricia A. Millett delivered an opinion for the U.S. Court of Appeals in the D.C. Circuit partially upholding his gag order.
Rudolf receives Presidential Service Award for his work with schools
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf was awarded the Presidential Service Award by the Illinois Judges Association at the annual convention on Dec. 8.
Madison, St. Clair Counties included on ATRA's 'Dishonorable Mentions' list in 'Hellholes' report
Madison and St. Clair Counties were once again given a reprieve from the American Tort Reform Association’s (ATRA) “Judicial Hellholes” list.
Circuit Clerk Tom McRae to retire; Son Patrick McRae faces Stephen Adler in Republican primary election
With current Madison County Circuit Clerk Tom McRae set to retire, Republicans Patrick McRae, of East Alton, and Stephen J. Adler, of Alton, will compete for Circuit Clerk in the March primary election.
Illinois state officials move to dismiss amended gun ban challenge, relying on prior Seventh Circuit ruling
The state defendants accused of violating the rights of law-abiding gun owners in Illinois seek to dismiss the new due process claims raised in the amended complaint filed by gun advocates, which allege citizens did not receive proper notice of the vague “assault weapons” ban rules.
Girl shot with Orbeez pellets while walking on Highland sidewalk as part of TikTok challenge
A girl claims she suffered serious eye injuries when a car full of minor boys shot her with Orbeez pellets using an airsoft gun as part of a TikTok challenge.
Filing period to submit campaign petitions ends Dec. 4
Candidates wishing to run for office in the April 2024 Primary Election for an established political party must submit petitions by Dec. 4.
Man convicted of killing SIUE student in drive-by shooting near campus sentenced to 29 years
Madison County Associate Judge Neil Schroeder sentenced a Missouri teen to 29 years in prison for killing Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville student Moneer Damra during a drive-by shooting in Edwardsville in January 2021.