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How will local schools respond to TRO on state's school mask mandate?
Parents of Edwardsville public school students are awaiting explicit direction from District 7 in its response to Friday's suspension of a statewide school mask mandate and other COVID-related health rules. But for now, kids won't be learning virtually, and are expected in class on Monday. -
Madison County Board of Health approves resolution denouncing forced COVID-19 vaccines and testing
The Madison County Board of Health voted 20-7 in favor of a resolution denouncing COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates -
Resolution denouncing COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates on Wednesday's Madison County Board of Health agenda
The Madison County Board of Health will hold a special meeting Wednesday to introduce an “anti-forced vaccine resolution.” -
Madison County Health Committee passes resolution denouncing COVID-19 vaccine, testing mandates
The Madison County Health Department Committee passed a resolution denouncing vaccine mandates, mandatory testing, terminations and exclusions due to COVID-19 vaccination status. -
Students, teachers seek injunction against Triad, Edwardsville school districts over mask mandates and vaccination plans
Greenville attorney Thomas DaVore is challenging mask and vaccination mandates for Edwardsville and Triad school districts, arguing that only the state and local health departments have the authority to require quarantine devices - such as masks - and only under a court order after exhausting all other options. -
Masks required for everyone entering Madison County courthouse beginning Monday
Madison County Chief Judge William Mudge announced that masks will be required for everyone who enters the courthouse regardless of vaccination status beginning Aug. 9. -
Haine: Violations of state's COVID-19 orders will not result in criminal charges by his office
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine issued a legal opinion analyzing the criminal enforceability of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Executive Orders and the Emergency Rule issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health, finding that in general, violations would not result in criminal charges by his office. -
Madison County felony criminal trials continued due to COVID-19 positivity rate
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge entered an order Thursday continuing criminal felony jury trials currently set through December due to increased COVID-19 positivity rates. -
QA with Prenzler and Daiber; What are biggest challeges facing Madison County?
With early voting beginning in less than two weeks, incumbent Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler, Republican, and his Democrat challenger Bob Daiber, former regional superintendent of schools, answered a few questions that are on top of mind for voters. -
MC Board votes 17-11 to freeze pay increases for non-bargaining employees in response to projected COVID deficit
The Madison County Board voted 17-11 to freeze pay increases for 362 non-bargaining unit employees in an effort to save money as the county looks at a projected $3.7 million deficit in the general fund as a result of COVID-19. -
Madison County Personnel Committee approves job description for COVID-19 contact tracer positions
The Madison County Personnel and Labor Relations Committee voted unanimously Monday to approve the job description for temporary contact tracers employed by the Health Department. -
Gibbons files opioid claim on behalf of Madison County as deadline approaches
After years of mulling over whether to join in the nationwide opioid litigation, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons announced Friday that his office is filing a claim against Purdue Pharma L.P. for damages resulting from the opioid epidemic. -
Mudge orders trials set prior to Sept. 1 be continued 'in view of state of emergency'
Madison County Chief Judge William Mudge has ordered criminal felony jury trials as well as civil jury and traffic, misdemeanor and DUI jury trials set to begin prior to Sept. 1 be continued in the Third Judicial Circuit. -
Madison County Board of Health votes to re-open; Businesses urged to first consult with insurers
Despite some liability and funding concerns, the Madison County Board of Health voted to begin reopening the county with 26 voting for the resolution and two voting against it Tuesday. -
Prenzler releases proposed resolution, guidelines for reopening Madison County; Board of Health expected to vote today
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler released the updated proposed resolution and guidelines to re-open Madison County ahead of today’s County Board of Health meeting. -
Madison County expected to vote Tuesday on resolution to reopen; Gibbons exploring request for suit against Pritzker
The Madison County Board is expected to vote on a resolution to begin reopening the county after many of its businesses have been closed due to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s stay at home orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic. -
First confirmed COVID-19 case reported in Madison County; Prenzler makes emergency declaration
Director of Madison County Health Department Toni Corona announced at a press conference Tuesday evening that a male in his 30s is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 coronavirus in Madison County. -
Third Judicial Circuit to remain open with precautionary measures in place amid coronavirus concerns
The Third Judicial Circuit will remain open with safety measures in place amid COVID-19 coronavirus concerns, according to a press release by Madison County Chief Judge William Mudge. -
Salmonella poisoning trial to get under way July 14
Casa Romero Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron will preside over a civil trial involving a man who claims food he was served at Casa Romero in East Alton on May 21, 2005, was tainted with salmonella. -
Madison County wants out of med mal complaint
Madison County wants to be dismissed from a medical malpractice complaint filed by Sharon Warlick of Alton who alleges she was treated with an unnecessary drug which led to the need for a liver transplant.