Monthly Archives: October 2012

Madison County early voting on track with ’08 turnout

October 31, 2012 6:34 PM
By Ann Maher

Early voting in Madison County indicates that more Republicans that Democrats have cast ballots. But the large majority of the 19,737 votes cast so far are Independent or new voters – 13,141 – according to County Clerk Mark von Nida. … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, Madison County, News

Candidates for circuit clerk tout experience

October 31, 2012 6:10 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

For the first time in two decades, Madison County voters next week will elect a new circuit clerk. Mark Von Nida, a Democrat from Granite City, and John Barberis Jr., a Republican from St. Jacob, are vying for the seat … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, News

Fifth District remands med mal case to Madison County with directions

October 31, 2012 5:26 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed one order and reversed another in a Madison County medical malpractice case. While the appeals panel affirmed Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Mateosian’s order denying the defendants’ motions to transfer the matter, it … Read More »

Ill. Appellate Court, News

St. Clair County real estate Oct. 15-25

October 31, 2012 1:29 PM
By Sarah Powers

October 15, 2012 Belleville $169,900- 2629 Cheyenne Wells Dr.- Robert Ward to Timothy Schuhardt $235,451- 105 Chestnut Grove Circle- Fulte Homes of St. Louis LLC to Brandi Gilbert and Harry Gilbert $76,000- 1508 N. Church- Toni K. Hannon to Katherine … Read More »

News, Real Estate, St. Clair County

Madison County real estate Oct. 24-26

October 31, 2012 1:26 PM
By Sarah Powers

October 24, 2012 Alton $59,900- 3428 California Avenue- Robin Kuncar-Kelly to Ryan J. Welling $9,000- 1111 Riley Avenue- Fannie Mae to Keitch C. Brown $102,500- 2330 Briarcliff Drive- Martin Kulp to David E. Abner and Myssa Adams $45,000- 1904 Myrtle … Read More »

Madison County, News, Real Estate

Madison County foreclosures Oct. 15-24

October 31, 2012 1:24 PM
By Sarah Powers

October 15, 2012 Beneficial Financial V. Mark A. Lewis, Sarah L. Lewis, $86,926.56, 46 Holly Hill Drive, Alton. 12-CH-1262 Deutsche Bank V. Amil L. Diekemper, Eric J. Diekemper, $104,601.66, 411 Plum Street, Edwardsville. 12-CH-1263 U.S Bank V. Lorin C. Smith, … Read More »

Foreclosures, Madison County, News

St. Clair County foreclosures Oct. 18-19

October 31, 2012 1:22 PM
By Sarah Powers

October 18, 2012 GMAC Mortgage V. Bernard H. Gilligan, $61,740.08, 10 Tietje Drive, Fairview Heights. 12-CH-1185 HSBC Mortgage Services V. Tracie L. Fry, $91,629.12, 9116 Summit Drive, Fairview Heights. 12-CH-1186 Deutsche Bank V. Constance Benson, $55,454.45, 5715 Ohio St., East … Read More »

Foreclosures, News, St. Clair County

For the Good of Illinois PAC: No on retention

October 31, 2012 1:06 PM

To the Editor: For the Good of Illinois PAC wholeheartedly endorses the Citizens for Judicial Integrity “No Retention” Campaign against Judges Callis, Crowder, Hylla, and Knight. These four judges ran as a team in 2006 promising reform. According to Illinois … Read More »

Arguments, Letters to the Editor

Elect Jason Plummer

October 31, 2012 11:26 AM

To the Editor:             Marxist-type class warfare has come to Southern Illinois thanks to Bill Enyart and the Democrat Congressional Committee. Enyart’s demeaning and childish TV commercials appeal to the worst in human nature- envy.  Enyart seeks to divide us … Read More »

Arguments, Letters to the Editor

Independents-newly registered leading early voters in St. Clair County

October 31, 2012 11:21 AM
By Ann Maher

Independent voters – or newly registered ones – are outpacing the number of registered Democrats and Republicans in early voting in St. Clair County. According to County Clerk Bob Delaney, 7,197 Independents or new voters not yet identified by party … Read More »

Campaigns & Elections, News, St. Clair County