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Franken used sexual assault victims in attack on arbitration one month before resigning
The Minnesota Democrat, who announced his resignation Thursday, has taken issue with forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts. -
SCOTUS to take up Illinois case challenging power of unions to collect fees from non-union state workers
The U.S. Supreme Court will again wade into the question of whether public sector worker unions can force government employees who don’t wish to join their union to still pay fees, ostensibly for collective bargaining representation. -
Posner departure sets stage for potential political fight over future of Seventh Circuit
After decades of relative stability, the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago could soon undergo an extensive makeover, making the court potentially the next battleground in the fight for the future of the nation’s judiciary. -
Political consultant at odds with local party, postures as Independent Democrat in St. Clair County
Author and political consultant Ray Coleman of Belleville considers himself an Independent Democrat for the upcoming presidential election, though he harbors concerns about local politicians on both sides of the spectrum. -
Ray Coleman: Accepted at White House but not in East St. Louis?
I am not an easy guy to get along with if you are dishonest, corrupt, a leader who refuses to lead, a selfish or ineffective bureaucrat, steal from kids, steal from the government. Again, I am by no means perfect, but I try to wake up every morning wanting to do good. -
Moms: Stop worrying - organic food is no safer than GMOs – it just costs more
Just as important...is to know what a GMO isn’t. It’s not an ingredient in the food we eat, which may be made using one or more of the eight common GM crops. Nor are GMOs the same as processed foods — which may contain one or more of the eight GM crops, or they can be made with organic or other non-GM ingredients. -
Retiring SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute director talks history, state's fiscal crisis and upcoming general election
CARBONDALE – There is no painless fix that will get Illinois out of its fiscal mess any time soon, the retiring director of the Southern Illinois University Paul Simon Public Policy Institute said during a recent interview. -
Obama's General Assembly visit likely to be about budget impasse and legacy, supporter Coleman says
As a long-time supporter of the current U.S. president, Ray Coleman of East St. Louis said that Barack Obama will have plenty to reflect upon during his speech before the Illinois General Assembly this week. -
Mudge appointed to the Judicial Conference of Illinois
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge has been appointed to the Judicial Conference of Illinois for another term and has been assigned to serve on the Civil Justice Committee as well as its Technology Committee. -
Choosing the next associate: 'Do the Right Thing'
(Editor's note: This commentary written by Alton attorney John J. -
Asbestos bankruptcy transparency bill stands good chance of enactment in GOP-controlled Congress
One year after the Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act, or FACT Act, passed in the U.S. House only to languish in the U.S. Senate, hope for its enactment has been renewed as a result of last week’s election. -
Prosecutor's contributions show strong preference for Democratic candidates and causes
In Madison and St. Clair counties, confidence in the local governmental and judicial systems was tested like never before when in the last year and a half a county treasurer was brought to justice on corruption charges and an elected state court judge was jailed on heroin charges. -
Re-elect Davis and put Bost and Oberweis in to check and balance
To the Editor:I want to thank Congressman Rodney Davis for urging stronger travel restrictions and safeguards between West African countries with an Ebola epidemic and the United States.A travel ban should have been in effect for months except for approved humanitarian assistance. Tourist visas are still being issued by the Obama State Department.Thomas Eric Duncan from Liberia just died in Dallas -
Paul Simon proved that one person can make a difference
To the Editor: