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Video gaming operator sues Hartford for COVID interruption coverage; Hub named as broker
A video gaming terminal operator seeks COVID-19-related business interruption coverage in a suit against The Hartford Fire Insurance Co. and broker Hub International Limited.
Injury firm's limb loss analysis gives meaning to the cost of an arm and a leg
Losing a limb at an Illinois workplace can net an injured person the second greatest payout among all states at a whopping $439,858, according to a report from injury law firm Bader Scott, based in Georgia.
Cases set at Alton courthouse continued until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns
Following reports of an outbreak of COVID-19 among city employees and police officers in Alton, Madison County Chief Judge William Mudge has continued all cases set at the Alton courthouse facility until further notice to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Senate Judiciary approves nominations of McGlynn and Dugan; Next up, vote in full Senate
WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee has confirmed the nominations of Circuit Judges Stephen McGlynn and David Dugan to serve at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
East St. Louis satellite courthouse closed due to COVID-19
The satellite court located in East St. Louis will be closed for the next 14 days due to personnel having tested positive for COVID-19, according to a release from St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson.The release indicates that the satellite court is anticipated to reopen at 9 a.m.
Mudge orders trials set prior to Sept. 1 be continued 'in view of state of emergency'
Madison County Chief Judge William Mudge has ordered criminal felony jury trials as well as civil jury and traffic, misdemeanor and DUI jury trials set to begin prior to Sept. 1 be continued in the Third Judicial Circuit.
Covid campaigning has Illinois Supreme Court race quiet for now, but cash starting to flow into coffers
The campaign finance committee for Democrat candidate for Illinois Supreme Court Judy Cates outraised Republican David Overstreet by a near 2 to 1 margin in the second quarter.
Former judge Laninya Cason sounds off on civil rights issues in St. Clair County
Attorney Laninya Cason, a native East St. Louisan now living in Belleville, said she welcomes the raised consciousness of and for Black people across the country.
Bayer ruling an important check on greed and fairness of courts, asbestos reform lawyer says
The Illinois Supreme Court's decision to toss 160 plaintiffs from other states out of Madison County injury suits came as no surprise, according to an attorney who advocates for asbestos litigation reform.
Update: In 7-0 decision, SupCo says Illinois courts lack specific personal jurisdiction over Bayer in non-resident claims
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Bayer Corp., which challenged Madison County mass action suits involving more than 150 non-Illinoisans.
St. Clair County GOP slates candidates for November general election
On the last day to slate candidates, St. Clair County Republican chairman Doug Jameson named three to run in the November general election.
Southern District of Illinois issues COVID-19-related reopening plan
EAST ST. LOUIS - Chief District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel adopted a re-opening order on Friday detailing access plans to courthouses in East St. Louis and Benton through Aug. 1.
Chief judges in Madison, St. Clair counties issue administrative orders in advance of June 1 re-opening
Chief judges in Madison and St. Clair counties have issued administrative orders setting forth guidelines for patrons of their circuits as courthouses resume operations on June 1.
Illinois Supreme Court appoints Stiehl to at-large vacancy
Nearly two years after he was appointed to fill a vacancy created by the death of circuit judge Robert LeChien, the Illinois Supreme Court has once again picked William D. Stiehl, Jr. to fill an at-large vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Illinois Supreme Court picks Hartrich to fill Overstreet vacancy in Second Judicial Circuit
Crawford County State's Attorney Matthew Hartrich has been selected to serve as an at-large circuit judge in the Second Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy created when Judge David Overstreet was elected to the Fifth District Appellate Court in 2018.
Madison County Board approves grace period for property owners struggling to pay taxes on time
Madison County Board members on Friday voted unanimously for a two-month property tax grace period plan for property owners struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pritzker withdraws rules extending his shutdown authority and criminalizing business owners
A committee of lawmakers scheduled to discuss and possibly act on controversial new rules introduced last week by Gov. JB Pritzker never took up the matter on Wednesday morning.
Local courts announce re-opening plans following lead from Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court today issued an order and operational guidelines to help courts statewide resume in-person operations, effective June 1, and establish procedures for remote hearings.
Rep. Meier says governor's rule extending shutdown authority, criminalizing business operations 'disgusting'
A showdown over Gov. JB Pritzker's use of emergency powers is likely to play out in Springfield this week in the wake of rules he introduced on Friday, via the Department of Public Health, that would extend his shutdown authority for 150 days.
Press release says Prenzler didn't wear mask when ordering takeout; Lawyer calls critics 'chicken littles'
A local labor leader is accusing Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler of violating his "own order" related to re-opening by not wearing a face mask at Sgt. Pepper's Cafe in Edwardsville.