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I-55 drivers’ abrupt actions cause rear-end accident, suit claims

October 28, 2011 7:36 AM
By Kelly Holleran
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Caruthers

A woman has filed suit against two drivers who she claim wrongly came to a sudden stop in the middle of the interstate, causing her to rear-end them.
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Parents of murder victim finally receive retainer fee refund

July 5, 2010 8:46 AM
By Steve Korris
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Schottel

BELLEVILLE – Parents of murder victim Jennifer Anderson waited in vain all day last Thursday for a $1,600 refund from a lawyer they expected to dig into their daughter’s death. Read More »

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Capitol One files suit over unpaid note

November 6, 2009 8:19 AM
By Kelly Holleran

Capital One claims a woman has failed to reimburse it more than $50,000 for a car she financed through the company. Capital One Auto Finance Inc. filed suit Oct. 30 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Tifford Shields. Capital … Read More »

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Building owner sues murder clean up company

October 27, 2009 2:57 PM
By Kelly Holleran

A Belleville man says a cleaning company did not have his permission to clean a property he owned after a murder was committed there. Jack Hill filed a lawsuit Oct. 15 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Aftermath. Hill … Read More »

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Q&A: Proft says no compromise on tax relief, education

September 3, 2009 2:51 PM
By Ann Knef
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Proft

The Record talked this week with Republican Dan Proft of Wheaton, a fiscally conservative, pro-life, pro- right to carry candidate for Illinois governor. Read More »

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Judge Callis: Humbled as public servant, but no help to the Cards!

July 18, 2008 10:40 AM
By Steve Gonzalez
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Callis

Recently elected to another term as chief judge of the Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County Circuit Judge Ann Callis relishes going to the bench during jury weeks and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with new jurors. Read More »

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Callis stands by record

October 18, 2006 8:57 AM
By Ann Knef
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Chief Judge Ann Callis

Q.Madison County Courts have been criticized as plaintiff-friendly. Inarguably, this venue has had a greater number of class action and asbestos filings than other similarly sized courts in the state and nation. Are the days of forum shopping over in Madison County?
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Knight says public confidence is strong in Bond County

October 18, 2006 8:55 AM
By Ann Knef
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Bond County Circuit Judge John Knight

Q.What should voters know about your record? Why should you be retained?

A.Following service in the United States Army and as an assistant prosecutor, I served 18 years as the Bond County State’s Attorney. Read More »

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Romani proud of long career on criminal bench

October 18, 2006 8:54 AM
By Ann Knef
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Circuit Judge Charles Romani

Q.What should voters know about your record? Why should you be retained? Read More »

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Prenzler says Bathon is avoiding ethical violation issues

October 5, 2006 3:32 PM
By Ann Knef

Q: What are the primary responsibilities of a county treasurer? A: The treasurer shall receive and safely keep the revenues and other public monies of the county, and all money and funds authorized by law to be paid to him, … Read More »

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