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McGlynn appointed to Cook’s seat in St. Clair County

June 19, 2013 11:16 AM
By Ann Maher

Stephen McGlynn will fill a vacancy on the St. Clair County bench, created by the resignation of Circuit Judge Michael Cook. Cook resigned May 29 amid federal drug and firearm charges and is seeking drug treatment at an out of … Read More »

Judicial Appointments, News, St. Clair County

In spite of 66 calls to home of alleged Fairview Heights heroin dealers, no drug arrests in 12 years

June 19, 2013 6:51 AM
By Steve Korris

Fairview Heights police handled 66 calls to the home of accused heroin dealers Deborah Perkins and her son Douglas Oliver in 12 years, but not a single visit resulted in the filing of a drug charge against either of them. Police … Read More »

News, St. Clair County

Hylla announces application process for vacant associate judgeship

June 18, 2013 4:29 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

The process to fill a vacancy on the Madison County bench has begun. Chief Judge Dave Hylla announced Tuesday that he is now accepting applications for an associate judgeship, a post that became available earlier this month when Judge James … Read More »

Judges, Madison County

Madigan’s office seeks dismissal of teen’s suit over FOID Card Act

June 17, 2013 5:50 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

Saying that the scope of the Second Amendment does not extend to protect those under 21, the state has asked a federal judge to dismiss an 18-year-old’s lawsuit over the denial of her Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card application. Illinois … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Former St. Clair County judge’s daughter had drug charge expunged

June 13, 2013 6:12 PM
By Steve Korris

Police charged the daughter of a former St. Clair County judge with felony drug possession, shoplifting and 14 traffic violations in a single year, yet all that action resulted in just $1,000 in fines. Katherine O’Malley, daughter of former Circuit … Read More »

News, St. Clair County

New Caseyville mayor shakes things up; Fires inspector/contractor listed as employee

June 13, 2013 2:18 PM
By Steve Korris

Mayor Leonard Black fired a mysterious man who made about $55,000 a year inspecting 400 rooms in five hotels at the I-64 interchange. Black announced the release of John Aiple at a public meeting of trustees on June 12. “We … Read More »

News, St. Clair County

Caseyville police chief J.D. Roth confirmed dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound

June 13, 2013 12:41 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

The St. Clair County Coroner’s office confirmed that Caseyville Police Chief J.D. Roth died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound today. A hearse was seen leaving Roth’s home on Avondale Drive in Fairview Heights at about 12:30 p.m. Roth was put … Read More »

News, The Resource

Peel seeks certificate of appealability from the 7th Circuit

June 12, 2013 7:03 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

A former Madison County attorney now behind bars is once again trying to appeal a federal judge’s ruling over his 2007 convictions. Gary Peel on Friday filed a petition seeking a certificate of appealability in regards to U.S. Judge William … Read More »

Criminal Law, Federal Court, Issues, News

Syngenta defendants: Unsealing documents would have ‘significant chilling effect’

June 12, 2013 11:43 AM
By Bethany Krajelis

The district court did not abuse its discretion when it ordered certain documents in the now-settled class action lawsuit over atrazine to remain under seal, the defendants’ attorneys assert. In a brief filed earlier this month, attorneys representing Syngenta Crop … Read More »

Class Action, Federal Court, Issues, News

Herndon transfers Prenda Law’s libel suit to Northern District

June 10, 2013 4:41 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

Prenda Law’s libel lawsuit against Minnesota attorney Paul Godfread and his client, Alan Cooper, has been transferred to federal court in Chicago. Chief Judge David Herndon last week issued an order that granted the defendants’ request to transfer the matter … Read More »

Federal Court, News