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Elik and Ciampoli urge 'yes' vote to end automatic pay increases for state legislators in advisory referendum
One of three advisory referenda for Madison County voters asks whether automatic pay increases for state lawmakers should end, a question which local Republican candidates for state representative urge a "yes" vote.
Republicans return fire in battle for Illinois Supreme Court; Overstreet says Cates attack ad violates judicial code of conduct
A southern Illinois battle for the state Supreme Court intensified this week as Republicans countered an attack on their candidate David Overstreet with salvos against Democrat Judy Cates they describe as a "liberal activist judge and Mike Madigan's pick."
Chamber president blasts Pritzker admin over failure to prove 'hot spot' claim, as Governor announces Metro-East may reopen indoor dining
Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber president Desiree Bennyhoff has been a champion for local businesses, having challenged Pritzker's shutdown executive order and imploring him to reconsider his Sept. 2 indoor dining ban.
Republicans question VBM integrity in MC; Clerk Mendoza says she owns mistake and is rectifying
Madison County Clerk Debra Ming-Mendoza said she "owns" a mistake in which some voters' party preference is printed on labels of vote by mail (VBM) ballots - more than 30,000 of which have left her offce since Sept. 24.
114th House District race at a glance: Democrat incumbent Greenwood v. Republican Barnes
The 114th House District includes East St. Louis, south to Millstadt, Smithton and Freeburg and up to Shiloh in the eastern part of the district.
Prenzler takes issue with Daiber's call for eliminating time clocks; Daiber stands by remarks
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler is calling out challenger Bob Daiber for making a promise to get rid of time clocks for employees if elected on Nov. 3.
The claws come out on 'Working Cats': Daiber wants program review; Prenzler says feral patrols were humane
Democrat Bob Daiber, challenging Republican incumbent Kurt Prenzler for county board chairmanship, says that feral "working" cats released within the Metro East Sanitary District to keep away moles, voles and other burrowing animals under Prenzler's administration "were left to be hunted by coyotes, resulting in their violent deaths."
After 18 months at half staff, Southern District of Illinois and USA welcome addition of McGlynn and Dugan
EAST ST. LOUIS - A spokesperson for Chief District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel said the court "enthusiastically" welcomes the addition of two new district judges at the Southern District of Illinois - Stephen McGlynn and David Dugan.
Belleville attorney Kujawa to fill seat vacated by McGlynn
Attorney L. Dominic (Nick) Kujawa Jr. will be appointed resident circuit judge for St. Clair County later this month to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Stephen McGlynn, who was appointed to the federal bench last month at the Southern District of Illinois.
Voters have opportunity to make Third Judicial Circuit more diverse this election, says former county GOP chair
Voters in Madison and Bond counties have the opportunity to make the Third Judicial Circuit more diverse this election.Two circuit court seats are in contention - vacancies left by the retirements of Andreas Matoesian, who served as judge for more than 50 years in Madison County and Dave Hylla, who served there for 13 years.
Dorman sues Daiber claiming statements in April press release were defamatory, cost him his job
Former Madison County IT director Rob Dorman has filed a lawsuit against Democrat candidate for county board chairman, Robert Daiber, claiming statements he made in an April 13 press release were false and defamatory, and cost him his job.
McGlynn and Dugan confirmed by Senate for posts at Southern District of Illinois
WASHINGTON – The Senate 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 in separate votes of 55-41 on Wednesday.
Former Madison County employee submits 'prohibited political' emails obtained through FOIA for board meeting's public comment
Former Madison County State’s Attorney’s office employee Andrew Kane is asking the county board to investigate the use of the county’s email system for political purposes by “high-ranking officials” and employees.
QA with Prenzler and Daiber; What are biggest challeges facing Madison County?
With early voting beginning in less than two weeks, incumbent Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler, Republican, and his Democrat challenger Bob Daiber, former regional superintendent of schools, answered a few questions that are on top of mind for voters.
ISBA bar poll and evaluations are out: Good marks for judicial candidates in southern Illinois
Voters in Madison and St. Clair counties and beyond will pick candidates that have received good marks from the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) and from lawyers who rated them in advisory polls.
Local chambers of commerce implore Pritzker to reconsider indoor dining ban in Metro East
The presidents of chambers of commerce in Madison and St. Clair counties are urging Gov. JB Pritzker to reconsider his latest COVID-19 edict for "Region 4" - restricting indoor dining in the Metro East.
Cates and Overstreet featured in virtual candidate forum sponsored by ALA and ISBA
The Appellate Lawyers Association and the Illinois State Bar Association are co-sponsoring a virtual forum for Illinois Supreme Court candidates Judy Cates and David Overstreet from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Candidates for circuit and appellate court races get funds from law firms that got PPP money
Campaign finance committees of Democratic candidates for circuit and appellate court races report contributions from law firms that received Payroll Protection Program (PPP) funds from the federal government.
Bookkeeper indicted for allegedly stealing more than $1 million from former Memorial ER doc
A federal grand jury for the Southern District of Illinois returned a 10-count indictment charging Kathleen M. Dvorak, 60, of O’Fallon, with conducting a large, multi-year fraud scheme.
Cases will resume at Alton courthouse on Friday; Mudge rescinds earlier order
Cases set for hearing at the Alton courthouse facility will resume on Friday, Aug. 21.