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Madison County GOP board members push back on statements that labeled re-opening plan 'reckless'
Madison County Republicans, who hold a 15-14 majority in county government, say they went to great lengths to achieve bi-partisan support for a re-opening plan that was approved overwhelmingly 26-2 on Tuesday.
Campaign for Supreme Court in southern Illinois paused for now, though contributions trickling in
If not for a pandemic, an Illinois Supreme Court race might be making more headlines in southern Illinois.
Madison County courts have adapted to shutdown restrictions, now preparing for re-opening and new distancing norms
Like other sectors operating under restrictions imposed due to COVID-19, Madison County courts have learned to adapt, some working remotely and some with the help of a popular web-based platform.
Residents in Holiday Shores subdivision sue neighbor for allegedly trying to poison dogs
Edwardsville residents Shane Moore and Tracy Ross allege a neighbor fed their two pit bulls raw meatballs covered in a "blue crystalline" foreign substance in an attempt to harm or kill them.
Business interruption class action filed against Society Insurance in Madison County
Operators of Qdoba and Culvers restaurants have filed a class action complaint against Society Insurance in Madison County Circuit Court alleging claims for business interruption coverage due to COVID-19 shutdown orders have wrongfully been denied.
State rep seeks to vacate TRO against Pritzker; But says new info will strengthen case when he re-files
MT. VERNON - State Rep. Darren Bailey has asked the Fifth District Appellate Court to vacate a restraining order he won earlier this week against Gov. JB Pritzker over his stay-at-home order.
Healthcare groups side with Pritzker's extended stay-at-home order, though legal challenges mount
Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA), Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) and other influential healthcare organizations on Thursday filed an amicus brief in a lawsuit challenging Governor Pritzker’s extended stay-at-home executive order.
Missouri AG sues Chinese government over coronavirus - for lives lost, joblessness and impact on state budget
ST. LOUIS - Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt claims the Chinese government, Chinese Communist Party, and other Chinese officials and institutions suppressed information, arrested whistleblowers, and denied the contagious nature of the 2019 novel coronavirus that led to loss of life and severe economic consequences in Missouri, according to a lawsuit filed today in federal court.
Madison County Treasurer to offer grace period for first tax payment
Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser announced that he plans to offer a two-month grace period for the first property tax payment in order to assist those struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prenzler forms committee to look at re-opening Madison County
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler announced the formation of an “Opening Up Madison County Again” committee of business and community leaders.
Madison County Democrats see new bi-partisanship in vote to terminate Prenzler aides; Republicans say they acted because of their 'zero tolerance' for misconduct
Madison County Democrats touted bipartisan cooperation reached with Republican counterparts at a special meeting Thursday, in which the county board voted nearly unanimously to fire administrator Doug Hulme and IT director Rob Dorman.
Madison County board fires Hulme and Dorman in 26-1 vote; Hulme says decision was political - not legal, and Dorman will appeal
Following a near three hour executive session Thursday, the Madison County Board voted overwhelmingly, 26-1, to fire administrator Doug Hulme and IT director Rob Dorman.
Special meeting set to discuss fate of Republican county officials accused of spying on emails; Hulme answers: investigation is 'witch hunt'
A special meeting of Madison County board members will be held Thursday at 5 p.m. to discuss the fate of Republican county officials accused of spying on political rivals' emails, according to a release from Republican board members.
Madison County Democrats call for firing of county officials; Prenzler says even if email surveillance accusations true, it's allowed
Democrat candidate for Madison County board chairman Robert Daiber and Democrat county board members are calling for the firing of county administrator Doug Hulme, information technology director Rob Dorman and temporary coronavirus liaison Steve Adler over what they say are “shocking actions” alleged in a corruption probe.
Plummer asks Prenzler to answer corruption concerns in Madison County; Prenzler responds
EDWARDSVILLE - State Senator Jason Plummer (R - Edwardsville) is asking Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler to address accusations made against members of his administration during a corruption investigation that came to light in January 2018 when county administrative offices were raided.
Prenzler defends decision to hire coronavirus crisis manager on temporary basis
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler is defending his decision to hire former executive director of Metro East Sanitary District Steve Adler on a temporary basis to help the county in its response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Madison and St. Clair counties are top two asbestos jurisdictions in U.S., report shows
Last year's national asbestos litigation landscape didn't show any drastic changes in overall filings. The numbers remained stable with a high concentration of cases filed by the top plaintiff firms within the top jurisdictions against the same defendants, according to the annual findings of KCIC, a Washington-based technology and consulting firm that analyzes approximately 90 percent of all asbestos cases filed nationwide.
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid continues to serve clients during pandemic
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, a legal aid provider serving low-income individuals who need civil legal assistance in central and southern Illinois, is continuing its mission during the coronavirus outbreak.
Southern District of Illinois authorizes video and telephone conferencing in criminal proceedings
EAST ST. LOUIS - Chief District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel issued an order Monday allowing for the use of video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing for certain criminal proceedings, effective immediately, for the following:• Detention hearings under 18 U.S.C.
St. Clair County Court updates responses to COVID-19 emergency
All civil, criminal and traffic matters, including jury and bench trials, hearings and status conferences are continued 60 days.