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Illinois American added as plaintiff in Tillery's case against atrazine maker
Tillery Attorney Stephen Tillery has added several public water companies as plaintiffs in a proposed federal class action lawsuit against a leading maker of the herbicide atrazine.
Study: STAR bonds would have significant negative impacts
Holbrook Communities surrounding the proposed University Town Center (UTC) development in Glen Carbon could lose more than $400 million in annual retail sales, according to a new economic impact study.
Triad Industries business manager sentenced to five months in prison
Former Triad Industries business manager Jeffrey Heintz, 56, of Godfrey was sentenced to five months in prison in federal court today.
More groups are opposed to STAR bonds legislation
Holbrook Citizen action groups are lining up against legislation that would divert state sales tax revenue to support development of a giant retail and recreation project at the crossroads of Interstate 255 and 270 in Madison County.
Luechtefeld introduces amendment to keep high court from overturning 'caps'
Luechtefeld State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) has introduced a constitutional amendment to keep the Illinois Supreme Court from overturning future medical malpractice reform laws.
Justices chose trial lawyers over patients, ICJL says
Murnane The four Illinois Supreme Court Justices who voted to overturn the state's caps on damages law last week chose trial lawyers over patients, according to the Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL).
Special prosecutor says state is still working on case against Tom Lakin
Lakin A special prosecutor investigating child sexual assault allegations against Tom Lakin said the case is still on-going.
Plummer tops Murphy in Lt. Governor race
Republican Jason Plummer of Edwardsville edged out rival State Sen. Matt Murphy in the GOP primary by 4,722 votes.
Mayors opposing STAR bonds say legislation would drain tax bases
Holbrook The Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors is telling state legislators to vote against a bill that would funnel sales tax to developers of a 900-acre retail project in Glen Carbon.
Swansea malpractice lawyer says 'caps' decision was predictable; ICJL calls it 'disappointing'
Murnane One of the most successful medical malpractice attorneys in the region, Tom Keefe of Swansea, said today's Illinois Supreme Court decision was not unexpected.
Strong reaction follows medical malpractice reform overturn
Fitzgerald In a 4-2 opinion, the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the state's medical malpractice reform law.
Caps are unconstitutional, Illinois Supreme Court rules
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the state's medical malpractice reform law.
Illinois medical malpractice opinion expected Feb. 4
The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to file its opinion Thursday on the constitutionality of the state's medical malpractice reform law.
'Nasty' campaigning comes to a close: Governor's race up for grabs
A depiction of Republican candidate for governor Kirk Dillard as an "Obama twin" is making the email rounds. No campaign is claiming responsibility for the piece. On the eve of the Illinois primary election, voter opinion in the Metro-East shows a lack of consensus in the race for governor, according to a random survey taken today.
Former BP manager pleads guilty to tax evasion
Former BP Amoco environmental business manager Greg Jevyak of Wood River has pleaded guilty to evading $262,665 in income taxes for tax year 2006.
Local entrepreneur offers innovative product for process servers, attorneys
Kellerman and Brown One of the newest innovations in the process serving industry was developed by local entrepreneur Greg Kellerman of Glen Carbon.
Sharky's sued by patron who trips on rug
Sharky's Sports Bar in Maryville is being sued over injuries a customer suffered after tripping on a rug.
GOP gubernatorial hopefuls tout tort reform
Dillard GOP gubernatorial candidate Kirk Dillard, state senator from Hinsdale, got a boost from prominent civil justice reform advocate Ed Murnane today in Edwardsville.
Insurer seeks to recover claim paid in Buck's Decorating fire
State Farm Fire & Casualty claims a Godfrey business owner failed to extinguish a lit candle which led to a fire that damaged an adjoining business it insured.
Golfer sues course after tripping on step
An Arnold, Mo. man is suing Woodlands Golf Club of Alton over injuries he sustained after playing nine holes of golf.