News from February 2017
Madison County civil docket March 6-10
There are 31 cases with hearings scheduled on the Madison County Civil docket for March 6-10.
St. Clair County foreclosures Feb. 3-21
There were 45 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Feb. 3-21.
Useless committees provide political pay raises for state lawmakers
In Illinois, bloat doesn’t discriminate.It’s not just government agencies that stick taxpayers with the bill for inefficient operations. It’s state lawmakers, too. Yes, the same ones who haven’t passed a balanced budget in over a decade.
Dispelling AFSCME’s myths about contract negotiations with the state of Illinois
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees recently conducted a strike authorization vote. Only 80 percent of eligible workers voted, and of that group 81 percent voted to authorize a strike if the union’s bargaining committee issues the call.
St. Clair County real estate Feb. 10-21
An O'Fallon home sold for more than $360,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transaction for Feb. 10-21.
Madison County foreclosures Feb. 16-22
There were 17 foreclosures in Madison County from Feb. 16-22.
Visitor blames father, son for broken hip
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a Wood River father and son, alleging their negligence resulted in a broken hip for the plaintiff.
Detainee alleges injuries during tansport
EDWARDSVILLE — A detained man is suing transport service providers for allegedly forcing him to ride in a crouched position while traveling from Madison County to Pennsylvania.
Man sues Trickey's for allegedly charging excessive towing fees
EDWARDSVILLE — A Wood River man has filed a class action lawsuit against a towing company for allegedly charging him excessive fees to retrieve his vehicle after it was stolen.
Guest sues DoubleTree after cutting foot on pool ladder
EDWARDSVILLE — A hotel guest is suing DoubleTree after he allegedly cut his foot on a swimming pool ladder.
Woman accuses driver for allegedly causing crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash..
Bank accuses Wood River man of contract breach
&&&EDWARDSVILLE — A bank is suing a Wood River man, alleging breach of a promissory note.
Visitor sues Wood River property owner over trip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a Wood River property owner, alleging his negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Early voting is on for April 4 consolidated election
Early voting for the upcoming April 4 election began Thursday and will run through April 3.
Workers' comp attorney praises Wisconsin governor for proposed elimination of review board
CHICAGO – An Illinois workers’ compensation attorney who calls Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker a genius is saluting the politician for his proposed elimination of an independent review board for workers’ compensation cases.
Van Hoose says he plans to appeal or seek reconsideration of misdemeanor assault conviction
Brad Van Hoose of Belleville said he expects his attorney will seek reconsideration of a bench verdict that found him guilty on Friday of misdemeanor assault of Caseyville Mayor Leonard Black.
Madison County jury awards woman $60K in suit alleging she fell through cellar door of foreclosed property
A Madison County jury awarded a woman $60,000 in a suit alleging she fractured her foot after falling through a cellar door while looking at a Collinsville property for sale.
Alton attorney calls adoption agency’s motion to dismiss failed adoption suit ‘meritless;’ Hopkins: ‘Court should entertain sanctions’
Attorney John Hopkins suggests that an adoption agency misrepresented and “cherry picked” a father’s alleged sexual assault in an effort to paint the couple in the worst light possible and argues that the agency’s motion to dismiss is “so meritless that the court should entertain sanctions.”
St. Clair County real estate Feb. 8-9
A Lebanon property sold for more than $435,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Feb. 8-9.
Madison County real estate Feb. 1-6
An Edwardsville home sold for $450,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Feb. 1-6.