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O'Fallon mayoral candidate condemns labor union over threats at hospital work site
O'Fallon mayoral candidate Phil Goodwin condemned actions by laborers from the International Union Local 670 at the construction site of St. Elizabeth's Hospital last week, which according to a memo prepared by a responding police officer prompted the department to step up patrols and the contractor to seek extra security.
Manipulation of absentee voting in Washington Park marginalizes the community, candidate for mayor says
Washington Park mayoral candidate Terrilyn Gossett claims that manipulation of mail-in ballots is a pervasive problem that has been going on for years and one that marginalizes her impoverished community.
Matthew Foley charged in attack on County Board chairman Prenzler
Matthew J. Foley, 37, of Edwardsville, faces felony charges in connection with the March 11 attack on Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler at a fundraiser at St. Mary and St. Mark Catholic Church in Madison.
Nameoki Township laborer's suit against highway commissioner dismissed
A Nameoki Township Highway Department worker who claimed he was being retaliated against for supporting his boss's political opponent in the April 4 election had his voluntary motion to dismiss granted by U.S. District Judge David Herndon on May 1.
Washington Park mayoral candidate claims a deceased man and federal prison inmate have voted absentee
Even though the upcoming consolidated election is 11 days off, Washington Park candidate for mayor Terrilyn Gossett believes that the race has already been decided.
Madison County's top asbestos filers bring the most out of state claims
Analysis of the top five jurisdictions across the country where out of state plaintiffs go to file their asbestos claims shows that Madison County circuit court, unsurprisingly, carries a high percentage of them.
Voters have lots of write-in options; Insider says ballot challenges are easier and cheaper for party in control
Having had their nomination petitions challenged and their names thrown off the ballot, most of the 34 people running as write-ins across St. Clair County are doing so as a last resort in the upcoming April 4 consolidated election.
Poll: Illinois voters want budget that reforms pensions, consolidates government and freezes property tax
Illinois voters are ready to reform the way the state does business, according to a new poll released by the Illinois Policy Institute.
Asbestos report shows Madison County remains 'preeminent mature' jurisdiction
Madison County's court system and some of the high profile local lawyers who built their practices here continue to dominate the nation's asbestos litigation landscape.
Rosenstengel awards med mal plaintiff who suffered kidney damage $29.6 million
U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel on Tuesday awarded a plaintiff in a medical malpractice suit $29.6 million in damages following a bench trial that took place in federal court in East St. Louis in October.
Prenzler attacked at church fundraiser in Madison on Saturday
Police are investigating an assault and battery that took place on Saturday on Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler during a church fundraising event, according to a press release issued by the county this morning.
Supporters of 1 cent sales tax increase say it will relieve property owners; Plenty of critics say tax payers are already tapped out
Madison County voters next month must decide whether to increase sales tax by 1 cent to help schools with capital improvement projects.
Poll shows voters want balanced budget through spending cuts, not tax increases
A new poll shows that more than half of Illinoisans say state government spends too much money, and should close its budget deficit by only cutting spending – not raising taxes.
Vote buying in East St. Louis? Township supervisor candidate says no
St. Clair County State's Attorney Brendan Kelly said he is aware of videos posted March 4 on YouTube that raise questions about vote fraud in East St. Louis.
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.
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.
Overstreet to fill Fifth District at-large vacancy
Second Judicial Circuit Judge David K. Overstreet, 51, of Mount Vernon has been assigned to the Fifth District Appellate Court to fill a vacancy created following last November's election.
Daiber will seek Democratic nomination for Illinois governor
Madison County Regional Superintendent Robart A. Daiber will seek the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor next year.
State social service agencies sue in St. Clair County to force timely payments for services
A group of state human and social service agencies and companies filed suit today in St. Clair County against Gov. Bruce Rauner and other state officials to force timely payments for services performed.
Dugan picked to fill Barberis vacancy in Third Circuit
East Alton attorney David W. Dugan has been picked to fill a vacancy in the Third Judicial Circuit, created when former circuit judge John Barberis was elected to the appellate court in November.