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Plummer says former running mate, GOP leader Brady, offered plum assignment in exchange for dropping ethics reform
Republican Sen. Jason Plummer of Edwardsville is in a tiff with his own party’s leader in the Illinois Senate, over what Plummer says is a need to prevent state lawmakers from profiting in the industries they regulate.
Bristow bill would give student rep at Lewis & Clark real vote on board of trustees; 'Outrageous interference,' says conservative trustee
A bill filed by a state lawmaker from Alton would automatically give an official vote to the student representative who serves on the board of trustees at Lewis & Clark Community College, which recently decided to end the contract of its controversial president.
How to plug big-time shortfalls in police and fire pension funds? Some cities are selling sewer systems for big bucks
Policy expert cautions against selling off city assets for quick fix: "You can only sell your car once to make your house payment."
RiverBend Growth Association urges renewal of Lewis & Clark college president's $337,000 contract
Tight vote expected Tuesday
New conservatives on Lewis & Clark board could mean exit of $337,000-a-year college president
'Non-accountable' expense account questioned
Belleville News-Democrat sells downtown headquarters for $1.72 million
Missouri-based LLC is buyer
Plea bargain for man accused of attacking board chairman results in felonies dropped; Prenzler calls deal 'outrageous'
A man who was accused of attacking Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler at a church fundraiser has pleaded guilty to a low-level misdemeanor as part of a plea deal that resulted in felony charges being dropped.
Attorney impersonator working as Madison County public defender charged with felonies
Prosecutors on Thursday filed felony charges against a woman accused of working as an attorney in the Madison County Public Defender’s office, despite not having a law license.
Lawyer says County Board member accused of placing GPS on highway worker's truck is fiscal hawk who 'ruffled some feathers'
CARLYLE -- A Clinton County Board member put a GPS device on a county employee’s vehicle to track the worker’s movements, according to criminal charges filed against the board member.
Lewis & Clark has paid $4.6 million to consulting firm that employs college president Dale Chapman's son
A Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm that has a $500,000-per-year, no-bid contract with Lewis & Clark Community College employs a son of the college’s president, Dale Chapman.
Glove fragments found in bed of Edwardsville couple who were fatally stabbed
Parts of a rubber glove or gloves were found on the bed and on the bedroom floor of an Edwardsville couple who were stabbed to death in March, according to Madison County prosecutors.
Police find $727,000 in 60-year-old's car in Madison County; He says they can keep it
A state trooper found $727,000 in cash in a 60-year-old man’s vehicle in Madison County, and prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of the cash.
Handling of Smollett case leaves local criminal attorneys baffled; Law prof: 'Nothing about this feels normal to me'
For a University of Illinois law professor and local attorneys who have decades of experience in criminal court, the dismissal of charges against actor Jussie Smollett leaves a lot of unanswered questions.
Police took Edwardsville killing suspect to hospital in 2017 following call for 'mental subject'
Subsequent court filings in multiple cases do not address mental health
Suspect in double-murder was caught weeks before at SIUE, trying to get into locked rooms
Plea deal in vehicle-theft case set suspect free, weeks before killings
Man charged with attacking Prenzler gets third attorney, new trial date and new lesser charge
The trial for an Edwardsville man accused of attacking Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler recently was pushed back because the defendant hired a new attorney, his third in the case.
Two local lawmakers want to create new government agency for development
Metro East Development Authority could borrow money, issue bonds for 'more just economic and social environment'
Lawmaker's bill aimed at stopping gun-rights sanctuary counties
Critic says Illinois politicians want to 'disarm the public'
Former federal magistrate Williams joins Belleville law firm
Also served as federal public defender - Gary Peel was former client.
Missouri lawmakers seek to limit out-of-state plaintiffs suing in St. Louis where huge verdicts have resulted
Legislation aimed at joinder of suits