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Top 10 stories in 2005: High court drama, local politics rule
Justice Mary Ann McMorrow From start to finish, the year 2005 has been packed with dramatic events. The Record's editorial board has selected the following as the 10 most compelling stories of 2005: -
Contenders pitching candidacy for open seat in circuit
Madison County Circuit Judge George Moran's abrupt decision not to seek retention in 2006 has potential candidates positioning for favor in the March 21 primary. -
Will 'short listers' be doomed to short-term?
Steve Stobbs For legal eagles and passionate politicos, the much-anticipated announcement of who will replace retired Judge Phillip Kardis in Madison County's Third Circuit is a real nail-biter. -
Madison County workers back on the job
The blare of honking horns on North Main Street in Edwardsville simmered to silence Tuesday as Madison County workers ended a near two-week strike, and returned to work. -
Madison County bench waiting for new occupant
Former Circuit Judge Phillip Kardis While there is no timetable for filling the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Madison County Circuit Judge Phillip Kardis, an announcement could be made soon. -
County offers to drop 'two-tier' plan
In its effort to avert a strike and maintain business as usual, Madison County officials are dropping a "two tier" pay plan and offering a four-year contract to a union threatening to walk out. -
Tier-ful Times in Madison County
A showdown between Madison County union employees and an elected board that controls its wages and benefits is coming to a head on Main Street in Edwardsville. -
Saint Anthony's in Alton hosts historic signing
Dr. Burger An against-all-odds legislative victory for medical liability reform advocates unfolded as Governor Rod Blagojevich finally signed the state's medical liability reform bill into law Thursday. It would have automatically become law Friday had he not signed it. -
Kardis retirement looms large
Judge Kardis Faced with the third judicial appointment since winning the Illinois Supreme Court race last year, Justice Lloyd Karmeier's influence in reshaping local courts is beginning to unfold -
Insiders among suspects in admin building break-in
Intruders at the Madison County Administration Building in Edwardsville—who looted and vandalized several offices in the four-floor building sometime overnight Wednesday—will face felony criminal charges, according to Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz. -
Forget it, Jake...It's Chinatown
The American Film Institute--the nation’s premier chronicler of our cinematic past--is engaged in another one of it’s “100 Best” campaigns. -
President Bush calls on Congress to pass tort reform
As expected, U.S. President George W. Bush used Madison County's Gateway Convention Center as a bully pulpit Wednesday afternoon, calling on Congress to take action on tort reform this year. -
Filing fees in Madison County will increase in 2005
Filing a lawsuit in the Third Judicial Circuit's Civil Division will cost the public more beginning in January. Indeed, most, but not all, fees are on the rise. -
Election reflection
To the Editor: -
Healthcare alliance SMASH ready for test
Dr. Morris Kugler After one year, several rallies and nearly 30,000 thousand letters, the organizers of SMASH (Southern Illinois Medical Alliance for the Survival of Healthcare) are about to learn if their efforts have had a bearing on electors in Madison, St. Clair and other Southern Illinois counties.