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Madison County judges participate in Judges Go to School Day
Several Madison County judges spent the day with students at local elementary schools by participating in the second annual Judges Go to School Day on Feb. 12.
St. Clair County collaborates with Monroe County to implement Children's First Foundation program
St. Clair County is collaborating with Monroe County to implement a Children’s First Foundation pilot program for a Neutral Exchange Center/Supervised Parenting Time Program.
Elik sponsors bills supporting manufacturing in Illinois
Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) joined the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) in support of its legislative agenda, which advocates for measures that would strengthen manufacturing in Illinois by supporting students and families entering the workforce.
Amazon seeks to permanently transfer lawsuit over fatal 2021 tornado; Plaintiff was highest ranking employee present that night
Amazon filed a motion to permanently transfer to Madison County a post-traumatic stress disorder lawsuit filed by the highest ranking employee at an Edwardsville warehouse when a deadly tornado struck the building in December 2021.
Local legislators respond to Pritzker’s historic $52.7 billion budget
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is drawing criticism from local legislators in response to the $52.7 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which he unveiled during his State of the State and budget address on Wednesday.
Madison County Board passes resolution opposing Illinois' sanctuary status
The Madison County Board voted Wednesday to approve a resolution opposing sanctuary state status in response to the immigration crisis for migrants and the potential for asylum seekers in Madison County, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls to continue funding services for illegal immigrants during his State of the State address.
Prenzler censured over campaign card; Calls it 'a lynching with no due process'
The Madison County Board voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution censuring Chairman Kurt Prenzler following an ethics report finding he improperly distributed campaign materials to a county vendor from Ohio.
Maag argues self incrimination claims support partial summary judgment in gun ban challenge
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag supports his motion for partial summary judgment in one of four consolidated gun ban lawsuits filed in the Southern District of Illinois, arguing that the registration requirement violates gun owners’ Constitutional privilege against self-incrimination.
Madison County Central Committee denounces anonymous political advertisements
The Madison County Central Committee passed a resolution denouncing anonymous political mailers, which Madison County Republican Chairman Ray Wesley called both illegal and unethical.
Madison County Clerk urges voters to participate in primary election; Republicans vying for county seats
The Illinois primary election is just a few weeks away, and Madison County voters will have several choices to make for Republican contested seats and referenda questions.
Yandle rejects lifetime disarmament for felons, finds the law unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle concluded that the law precluding felons from possessing a firearm is unconstitutional in the same way that gun owners argue the state’s “assault weapons” ban violates the Second Amendment.
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.