News from October 2015
Illinois’ tax revenues increased more than those of any state but North Dakota since Great Recession
Illinois has a spending problem, not a revenue problem – and a new study from The Pew Charitable Trusts confirms that fact. The study shows that as of the first quarter of 2015, Illinois’ tax revenues had grown by almost 20 percent over tax receipts from just prior to the 2008 recession, which is more than any other state except North Dakota.
City of Belleville seeks to dismiss suit alleging resident was injured after stepping in pothole
The City of Belleville alleges immunity and seeks to dismiss a resident’s suit alleging she was injured after stepping in a pothole.
Former SWIC employee’s racial discrimination lawsuit removed to federal court
The SWIC Board of Trustees removed to federal court a former employee’s lawsuit alleging racial discrimination for being replaced when her department underwent reorganization.
People are mad at government, local leader says; Property tax is one of the reasons
People are mad. They're mad at Congress and they're mad at their state government, according to St. Clair County Board member John West, a Republican who represents a portion of O'Fallon, District 15.
Man claims woman started fight at Knights of Columbus with ‘unprovoked’ attack on another woman
A man accused of assault and battery at the Cahokia Knights of Columbus argues that the plaintiff’s injuries were caused by her “unprovoked” attack on another woman.
Texas Roadhouse removes trip and fall suit to federal court
An O’Fallon Texas Roadhouse removed a customer’s trip and fall case involving a raised rug to federal court.
Driver sued for allegedly causing rear-end collision
A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision.
Woman alleges wrongful termination
An Illinois woman is suing her former employer for allegedly engaging in unlawful employment practices.
West Park Bowl seeks to transfer trip and fall suit
A bowling alley sued in a customer’s trip and fall suit seeks to transfer the case to Monroe County where the establishment is located.
Transportation company sued for allegedly failing to pay proper overtime compensation
Several employees at a St. Clair County transportation company claim they were not paid time-and-a-half for overtime work performed in the past six years.
Man sues Alton couple after falling from their second story window
A man is suing an Alton couple claiming he was injured after falling from their second story window.
Former UPS driver sues over alleged slip and fall
A former UPS delivery driver has sued a Madison County supply and equipment company for injuries suffered while trying utitlize, what he claims, were worn uneven portion of a stairway, which led to his fall.
Construction company sues sub-contractor over pool project
An Edwardsville construction company sues sub-contractor claiming they failed to properly produce on pool project.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 28-30
Madison County circuit judges have roughly 186 hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Oct. 28-30.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Oct. 26-28
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 26 and 28 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 21-Oct. 8
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Lebanon, Mascoutah, O'Fallon and Swansea.
Madison County real estate Oct. 1-7
A list of recent real estate transactions for Madison County. Including Alhambra, Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Cottage Hills, East Alton, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Hamel, Hartford, Highland, Madison, Maryville, Moro, Pontoon Beach, Roxana, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden.
Madison County foreclosures Oct. 13-16
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Godfrey, Granite City, Troy and Wood River.
St. Clair County real estate Oct. 5-9
A list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, New Athens, New Baden, O’Fallon, Rauscher, St. Libory, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea and Waterloo.
Rauner, L. Madigan lawyers duel in letters; At issue: Can Rauner file ‘friend of the court’ brief?
SPRINGFIELD — Top lawyers for Illinois’ Republican governor and Democratic attorney general are in a dustup over the governor’s office filing a “friend of the court” brief with the U.S.