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10 months after raids on Madison County offices, investigation continues
Officials still mum on nature of probe -
Madison County jury reaches defense verdict in slip, fall suit; Plaintiff allegedly told emergency responders she fell down stairs
Madison County jurors reached a defense verdict in favor of a homeowner in a woman’s suit alleging she was injured when she slipped and fell on a rug. -
IL AG Office appointed special prosecutor in cases involving Madison County corruption investigation
The Illinois Attorney General's Office has been appointed special prosecutor in two cases involving a public corruption investigation and included a series of raids at the Madison County administration building beginning in January. -
Father of six receives full custody over mother's objections
An appeals court upheld a ruling granting sole custody to a father of six in a long-running divorce case. -
Fifth District affirms Becker’s order denying request to appropriate VAC funds for attorney’s fees; Becker praised for maintaining status quo
The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed Clinton County Associate Judge William Becker’s order denying veteran services officer Brad Lavite’s request to pay attorney’s fees with funds intended for assisting Madison County veterans. -
Widow says dismissal inappropriate in fraud suit against State Farm
A widow alleges dismissal is inappropriate for State Farm in a fraud suit alleging she was wrongfully accused of vandalizing a rental home in an effort to pay for dangerous code violations the landlords refused to repair. -
Madison County IT department searched; Under 'same umbrella' of January raids
Four months after several Madison County offices were raided by a multi-jurisdiction task force, another search warrant was executed Monday in the IT department, according to a Madison County official. -
Gibbons maintains he's not conflicted in raid investigation; Petitioners press for independence at hearing
At a hearing to determine whether a conflict of interest exists in regards to a raid at the county administration building four months ago, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons said the claim is premature and he would appoint civil counsel for county officials in the event of an indictment. -
Staples and politics in Madison County: Ballot access survivor will be tested in primary
Election laws sometimes can produce unfair results even when all that a civic minded citizen wants to do is fulfill a noble purpose - public service. A lawyer familiar with ballot access case law sees it this way: "They are the rules that we all live with, and the rules are the rules." -
AG: Madison County Sheriff violated FOIA in refusing to release video at Clerk's office
The Madison County Sheriff's Office violated the Freedom of Information Act by denying access to video footage of a county board member filing election petitions at the County Clerk's office in December, according to a ruling issued by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office on March 6. -
Madison County, sheriff deny liability in woman’s suit alleging wrong medication dose while in jail
Madison County and Sheriff John Lakin deny liability and seek to dismiss a woman’s suit alleging she suffered from seizures after she was given the wrong dose of medication while at the Madison County jail. -
Prenzler says he is 'committed to eradicating' public corruption following raid at Madison County administration building
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler said he is “committed to eradicating” public corruption and supports “legitimate criminal investigations” in a statement Thursday after a Madison County Public Corruption Task Force searched offices at the Madison County administration building Wednesday. -
Developing: State police raid offices at Madison County administration building
Public corruption task force officers of the Illinois State Police have raided offices at the Madison County Administration building, according to an official who works in the building. -
Woman alleges Madison County jail employees gave her incorrect dose of medication
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges she suffered seizures after she was given an incorrect dose of medication while at the Madison County Jail. -
State Farm seeks to dismiss conspiracy suit, denies that its investigation wasn't thorough
State Farm seeks to dismiss a woman’s suit alleging she was wrongfully accused of vandalizing a rental home in an effort to pay for dangerous code violations the landlords allegedly refused to repair. -
Softball tournament supporting Collisville officer with cancer scheduled for tomorrow
The Madison County Democrats have partnered with law enforcement for the first time to arrange a softball tournament fundraiser for Collinsville officer Chris Warren following his cancer diagnosis. -
Former jailer sues Madison County Sheriff's Office for alleged discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former Madison County jailer is suing the county's sheriff's office for alleged racial discrimination and retaliatory discharge. -
Matthew Foley charged in attack on County Board chairman Prenzler
Matthew J. Foley, 37, of Edwardsville, faces felony charges in connection with the March 11 attack on Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler at a fundraiser at St. Mary and St. Mark Catholic Church in Madison. -
Gilbert reassigned from 133 cases due to position as SIU trustee
Chief District Judge Michael Reagan entered an order on June 6, reassigning 133 cases from Gilbert to himself and District Judges Nancy Rosenstengel and Staci Yandle. Reagan reassigned 36 of his own cases to Gilbert, and reassigned 30 each from Rosenstengel and Yandle to Gilbert. -
New domestic violence court aims to reduce offense and help victims
EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Circuit Court will open a Domestic Violence Accountability Court on June 1 — the second such program in the state.