Stories by Dawn Geske on Madison - St. Clair Record

WASHINGTON  – A group of independent researchers have published a study that looks at the relationship between state judges and partisan decisions and concluded that judges are systematically biased.

A new report shows that court costs have escalated across the state, creating a burden on residents that use the systems.

BELLEVILLE – Despite rumors to the contrary, the St. Clair County Circuit clerk says there will be no layoffs at her office.

The state's stop gap budget deal that will cover the next six months helped avert disaster for schools, universities and other vital operations, but it also laid groundwork for another epic budget battle.