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First opioid settlement grants distributed in Madison County
Madison County officials have announced the first distribution of grants obtained through a $3.7 million opioid settlement, which will be provided to local agencies and organizations aiming to prevent substance abuse and aid in recovery. -
Man convicted of killing attorney Randy Gori asks for special defender in bid to withdraw guilty plea
After moving to withdraw his guilty plea to the murder of asbestos attorney Randy Gori due to alleged “inadequate representation” by Madison County Public Defender Mary Copeland, Timothy Banowetz asked Circuit Judge Kyle Napp to again appoint a special defender. -
Illinois responds to state's attorneys attempt to throw out provision to end cash bail
(The Center Square) – Saying the plaintiffs’ “grab-bag of constitutional theories” should be rejected, the state of Illinois has responded to a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of ending cash bail. -
Madison County Mental Health Board accepting applications for opioid settlement grants
The Madison County Mental Health Board is accepting applications for grant proposals from the $3.7 million opioid settlement in an effort to combat the opioid epidemic. -
Judge finds bail reform and pre-trial release in SAFE-T Act unconstitutional; Pritzker expected to appeal to Illinois Supreme Court
Kankakee County Circuit Judge Thomas Cunnington on Wednesday ruled that the bail reform and pre-trial release provisions of the controversial SAFE-T Act are unconstitutional. -
Haine on subcircuit challenge: Litigation resulted in important clarification for subsequent retention elections
While the Illinois Supreme Court has decided not to review a challenge to the subcircuit law that upended judicial elections in Madison County, State's Attorney Tom Haine said the county still won some significant victories over the course of the near-year long battle. -
62 State's Attorneys suing to block SAFE-T Act issue joint statement
A bi-partisan group of 62 Illinois State’s Attorneys who have sued to overturn the SAFE-T Act will appear before a Kankakee County court, where their lawsuits are consolidated, for oral arguments Dec. 7. -
Haine, Lakin file bipartisan lawsuit to 'protect county from dangers of SAFE-T Act'
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine and Sheriff John Lakin have joined a growing number of state officials suing Gov. JB Pritzker over the controversial SAFE-T Act set to take effect Jan. 1. -
Haine responds to Pritzker, offers help to correct problems with SAFE-T Act
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine on Wednesday sent a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, saying he is willing to work with the governor to correct problems with the SAFE-T Act before it takes effect Jan. 1. -
Meier co-sponsors bill to repeal SAFE-T Act; Haine: SAFE-T Act is the 'greatest jailbreak in Madison County'
Republican State Rep. Charlie Meier co-sponsored a bill (HB4497) intended to repeal the “anti-public safety law,” SAFE-T Act, which will eliminate cash bail and release half of Madison County inmates awaiting trial. -
Investigation pending on mail-in vote fraud for write-in candidates
Madison County Clerk Debbie Ming-Mendoza confirmed that an investigation is pending regarding suspected voter fraud for write-in candidates on mail-in ballots. -
Haine asks Supreme Court to overturn judicial redistricting law; Says 'political chicanery' is 'obvious'
State's Attorney Tom Haine is asking the IIlinois Supreme Court to overturn a controversial redistricting law that carved Madison County into three judicial subcircuits. -
Man accused of murdering Liese Dodd declared unfit to stand trial; Motion hearing for gag order canceled
Madison County Associate Judge Neil Schroeder found that murder suspect Deundrea S. Holloway is unfit to stand trial after he was accused of beheading Liese Dodd, killing her and her unborn baby. -
Madison County GOP officials support board members seeking to amend chairman's authority; Prenzler vows to 'remain pro-taxpayer'
Republican county-wide officials have joined Madison County Board members “in strong support” of their effort to modify ordinances relating to Board oversight and Chairman Kurt Prenzler’s authority over County Board administration. -
Oral arguments set June 22 in suit over Madison County subcircuit law
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine is set to argue against the new subcircuit law at the Fourth District Appellate Court on June 22. -
ISBA judicial evaluations, advisory polls: McHaney, Roberts, Huddleston not recommended
The Illinois State Bar Association judicial evaluations released Monday held a few surprises: Fifth District appellate court candidates Mike McHaney, Republican, and Brian Roberts, Democrat, were not recommended, nor was Democrat Ebony Huddleston, seeking a circuit court seat in Madison County. -
Trial set Feb. 24 on merits of Madison County's suit over judicial subcircuit law
A Feb. 24 trial date has been set on the merits of Madison County's suit against the state over a judicial subcircuit law the legislature passed in January. -
Haine on subcircuit law ruling: 'Undeterred in our fight against unconstitutional law'
The Fourth District Appellate Court today reversed a temporary restraining order which suspended the application of the new subcircuit law in Madison County. -
State appeals judge's order preserving Madison County's at-large judicial elections
The state is appealing a ruling that stays the redistricting of Madison County's judiciary. -
Judge grants TRO in Haine’s lawsuit over gerrymandering of Madison County’s judiciary
SPRINGFIELD – A Sangamon County judge on Jan. 24 granted a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit State’s Attorney Tom Haine filed over the redistricting of Madison County’s judiciary.