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County Clerk says Duebbert received seven fewer votes than needed to secure nomination; Mail-in ballots still to be counted
St. Clair County Clerk Tom Holbrook said that Republican write-in candidate for State's Attorney Ron Duebbert received seven fewer votes of 223 needed to secure the nomination.
Trials, arbitration, mediation and more continued 30 days in Third Judicial Circuit
All jury and non-jury trials in civil, criminal divisions and traffic divisions are continued.
Federal courts in East St. Louis and Benton will continue with essential proceedings, but closed to public
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, with courthouses in East St. Louis and Benton, will remain open and continue to perform essential functions during the COVID-19 outbreak, however, new restrictions have been ordered.
Madison County limiting operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Madison County government is limiting government operations to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and has announced steps of reducing public contact in the Administration Building, Courts and other facilities to maintain social distancing.
Madison County chief judge announces further adjustments to scheduled court-related matters
The Third Judicial Circuit (Madison and Bond counties) has made further adjustments to scheduled court matters in its response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Cates says in uncertain times 'we need to put politics to the side'
Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Judy Cates, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for Illinois Supreme Court, said in a press release that she looks forward to moving on to the general election and becoming the "next Illinois Supreme Court justice for all the people."
Boie wins Republican nomination for seat at Fifth District Appellate Court
Justice Mark Boie has won the Republican primary for a permanent seat at the Fifth District Appellate Court.
Duebbert appears to have earned enough votes to run as Republican for State's Attorney in November
Unofficial election results show that 655 voters in St. Clair County cast ballots for the Republican write-in candidate for State's Attorney.
Overstreet wins Republican primary in race for Illinois Supreme Court
By a signifcant margin, Justice David Overstreet has won the Republican primary in a race for the Illinois Supreme Court.
Chief Judge Gleeson continues all civil matters until at least April 10
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson ordered all civil matters in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit (including Monroe, Perry, Randolph and Washington counties) be continued until at least April 10.
Chief Judge Mudge implements docket changes; Certain cases will be continued 30 days
Except for emergent or timely court matters, the Third Judicial Circut is instituting certain procedures for the following dockets, effective today, March 16.
Southern District of Illinois federal court remains open, though limitations in place until April 3; All civil matters are continued
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, including the courthouses in East St. Louis and Benton, remain open and continue to perform essential functions amid circumstances associated with the COVID-19 outbreak.
Two St. Clair County residents test positive for coronavirus, health department says
Two St. Clair County residents have tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - the first two presumptive positive cases in the county.
St. Clair County courthouse remains open amid coronavirus threat; Advisory issued
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson indicated in a press release that the courthouse will remain open amid concerns over the COVID-19 threat. He also issued a number of advisories for the general public, jurors, litigants and employees.
Two conservatives on primary ballot for Illinois Supreme Court; How do they distinguish themselves?
One of the most consequential races on the March 17 primary ballot is the GOP contest between Fifth District Appellate Court Justices David Overstreet and John Barberis who seek to replace Republican Justice Lloyd Karmeier at the Illinois Supreme Court.
Madison County to celebrate contributions of emotional support dog Fitz in March 27 ceremony
Madison County Chief Judge William Mudge announced an upcoming celebration of the contributions of Fitz, a highly trained Labrador Retriever who has been lending emotional support to kids and adults in the court system over the last year.
ICJL releases judicial recommendations ahead of primary; Four in key local races are 'highly recommended'
The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) released its list of voter recommendations, which it calls its “judicial scorecard,” for the 2020 primary races.
Endorsements stacking up for GOP contenders in race for Illinois Supreme Court
How much will endorsements matter in the Republican primary for a seat at the Illinois Supreme Court?
Fifth District QA: Boie - 'I will follow the law... fairly, impartially'
In November, voters in the 37 southern-most Illinois counties will elect a replacement for retired Justice Melissa Chapman, a Democrat who served at the Fifth District Appellate Court from 2001 until October 2019.
Boie and Smith are rated 'highly recommended' in ISBA judicial evaluation survey
Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Mark Boie and Madison County Ciruit Court Judge Sarah Smith were rated "highly recommended" in the recently released Illinois State Bar Association judicial evaluation.