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ICJL report: Tom Lakin barred from West Virginia, firm faces sanctions
Thomas Lakin Lakin Law Firm founder Thomas Lakin has been barred from practicing law in West Virginia for a year and the Wood River plaintiff's firm also is facing sanctions, according to an Illinois Civil Justice League report issued Monday.
Insiders among suspects in admin building break-in
Intruders at the Madison County Administration Building in Edwardsville—who looted and vandalized several offices in the four-floor building sometime overnight Wednesday—will face felony criminal charges, according to Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz.
QA: Sen. Watson talks current events
Editor's note: A Record reporter stopped by State Senate Minority Leader Frank Watson's Greenville office to discuss current events. Here's what he had to say:
Old photos adorn new Edwardsville bank building
Before a wrecking crew demolished the Old Edwardsville National Bank building in downtown Edwardsville years ago, remarkable pieces of history were spared extinction.
IM interview: SIUE's conservative group readying for liberal movement
Editor's note: In March, the Record interviewed Southern Illnois University-Edwardsville student A.J. Givens about the campus Conservative Student Organization's plans to start a newspaper. He claimed that conservative views are suppressed in SIUE's student newspaper, The Alestle. In a recent instant message interview, Givens, the group's president, said the effort to launch a newspaper is still under way.
QA: A chat with Congressman Shimkus
Congressman Shimkus The Record asked Congressman John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) to give his snapshot perspective on a variety of national, state and local issues. Here is how he responded:
Fairmount Park demands 'outs' money from inter-track courses
Fairmount Park filed suit against seven race tracks claiming they owe the Collinsville betting facility uncashed tickets since January 2000 for simulcast and inter-track wagering.
Shocked plumber sues homeowner
While attempting to unclog a drain at a Fairview Heights home, union plumber Richard Newton got a shocking lesson in reverse polarity.
Alorton woman claims officers caused son's premature delivery
An Alorton woman who was in her sixth month of pregnancy claims she was slammed to the ground by village police officers which harmed her unborn child and led to his premature delivery and permanent disability.
European techniques applied at Indulgence Day Spa
Europeans have known for centuries what Americans are slowly realizing--attention to skin and body care is key to longevity and vitality.
PI Kellerman serves justice, stakes out cheaters
If you’re a viewer of the TV show “Cheaters”-- face it. You’re fascinated by clandestine glimpses into the seamy side of life
QA: ITLA president elect Cates challenges caps
Q: Are caps a bad idea? If so, why?
A: Caps on compensation are a bad idea.
Bad vibes prompt home owners to sue machine shop
Earth-shattering news doesn't happen every day in Belleville.
Q&A with St. Clair County Medical Society President Stephen Burger, M.D.
Stephen Burger, M.D. Q)How has the availability/affordability of medical malpractice insurance affected your practice?
Memorial Hospital head Harry Maier discusses med mal reform
Belleville Memorial Hospital Belleville Memorial Hospital President Harry Maier recently discussed his position on the state legislature's passage of medical malpractice insurance legislation with The Record .
McGlynn and Spomer named to appellate court
Belleville attorney Stephen McGlynn has been named appellate judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy that will be left by Judge Clyde Kuehn, whose temporary assignment ends July 7.
In a time and taste crunch? Meal plan works for dieters and people on the go
Subway's Jared may have met his match.
The introduction of an innovative healthy eating program in the Metro-East is a unique solution for the common challenges faced by dieters, diabetics and families on the run.
Beverly Farms, doctor and nurses named in wrongful death suit
A seven-count wrongful death lawsuit was lodged against Beverly Farm Foundation in Godfrey, its nurses and Tanin Parich, M.D., claiming resident Michael Soliz was injured and died at the facility in November 2003.
En route to vote at ice skating rink, woman trips, then sues
On her way to vote at an ice skating rink at Granite City's Wilson Park during the last municipal election, Sharron Case tripped on an uneven sidewalk and sustained serious injuries. She is suing the city's park district for more than $50,000.
Property owner sued for sidewalk instability
Cortez Smith is suing the property owner at 1423 State St. in Alton for allowing down spouts and guttering to be diverted onto the public sidewalk.