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Judge orders record in Cates' traffic case at circuit clerk's office be corrected
St. Clair County Associate Judge Elaine LeChien ordered the Circuit Clerk's office to correct a document in the June 21 traffic incident case of Appellate Justice Judy Cates.
Overstreet and Cates highly recommended in ISBA judicial evaluation; Critic of process, Barberis, not recommended
Fifth District Appellate Court Justices David Overstreet and Judy Cates were rated "highly recommended" in the Illinois State Bar Association judicial evaluation released this week.
O'Fallon woman sued for allegedly embezzling $1.68 millon from retired Memorial doctor
An O'Fallon woman is accused of stealing $1.68 million from retired Memorial Hospital emergency medicine physician Dr. Thomas F. Byrne, 72, who's now living in Florida.
Madison County votes likely to play big part in GOP primary race for Illinois Supreme Court
Sentiment in voter rich Madison County could play a pivotal role in who southern Illinoisans elect to the state Supreme Court.
Circuit Judge Dugan to be nominated by Trump to serve at Southern District of Illinois
Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Dugan will be nominated to serve as a federal judge at the Southern District of Illinois.
Residents in Alorton and Centreville voice concerns over proposed 'Alcentra' merger
A top concern among residents in communities that could be merged in next month's election is that the proposal would benefit politicians more than it would the citizens in the economically struggling towns.
Madison County ‘investigation’ is finally over, or is it?
Well, what was that all about? That’s what we’re wondering at the conclusion of a two-year investigation that the persons who started it seem reluctant to discontinue.
Voters in Alorton and Centreville will be asked if they want to merge into 'Alcentra' in March election; Critic calls it a power grab
Mayors of the village of Alorton and the city of Centreville are encouraging voters in their communities to turn out for a town hall meeting to hear "all the facts" regarding proposals to merge the two economically depressed, shrinking towns.
Murder suspect Banowetz was student at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Eagle Scout, and attended College of the Ozarks
The suspect accused of killing attorney Randy Gori was a student in good standing at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, according to a statement from its president John Pieper.
Attorney Randy Gori found dead at rural Edwardsville home
Asbestos attorney Randy Gori, 47, was found dead at his rural Edwardsville home Saturday night.
Trump will nominate McGlynn to federal judgeship at Southern District of Illinois
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Stephen P. McGlynn will be nominated to serve as judge at the Southern District of Illinois, according to an announcement from the White House.
Offices in Madison, St. Clair counties close due to inclement weather
Madison County courts and the Circuit Clerk's office closed at 1:30 p.m. today due to "severe, inclement weather."
U.S. News & World Report names Polsinelli among 'Best Law Firms' 2020
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has announced its inclusion in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report.
Cates announces she will run for Supreme Court; Barberis will bring primary challenge to Overstreet
Fifth District Appellate Court Judge Judy Cates has announced she will seek election to the Illinois Supreme Court next year for the seat being vacated by retiring Justice Lloyd Karmeier.
Overstreet announces he will seek election to open seat at Illinois Supreme Court
MT. VERNON - Fifth District Appellate Court Justice David Overstreet of Mt. Vernon will seek election to the Illinois Supreme Court in 2020, for the seat being vacated next year by retiring Justice Lloyd Karmeier.
Illinois Supreme Court will allow Bayer to appeal personal jurisdiction rulings in Madison County Essure cases
The Illinois Supreme Court will allow appeals from Bayer Corp., which is challenging mass action suits involving more than 150 non-Illinoisans over its contraceptive device Essure.
Boie announces run for Fifth District appellate seat currently held by Chapman
Justice Mark M. Boie announced his candidacy for a seat at the Fifth District Appellate Court currently held by Justice Melissa Chapman, who will retire effective Oct. 1.
Retired judge Wharton to serve remainder of Chapman's term at Fifth District
Former St. Clair County circuit judge Milton S. Wharton will temporarily fill the seat of Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Melissa Chapman, who is retiring Oct. 2.
ICJL: Tort tax study shows $200 million in annual costs to metro-east consumers
The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) has released new regional analysis on the economic impact of the state's tort system that shows almost $200 million in annual direct tort costs to metro-east consumers, equaling $439.61 per resident.
Asbestos filings at mid-year are up overall; Biggest gains in Madison, St. Clair and St. Louis
An uptick in asbestos filings through June 30 in courts across the country is being reported by Washington-based consulting group KCIC.