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DeVore announces Illinois Attorney General campaign; Vows to never 'represent the governor against the people'
Greenville attorney Tom DeVore, who confirmed that he will run on the Republican ticket for Illinois Attorney General, said he had no intentions of pursuing politics until he watched children across the state stand up for themselves by walking into school without masks and vowed to fight for the people rather than against them.
Maag files class action against concealed carry instructor, alleges courses were not legally compliant
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag filed a class action against a concealed carry class instructor for allegedly failing to meet the required criteria and distributing false certificates of completion.
Pritzker is ‘out of the picture’: DeVore responds to dismissal of COVID-19 school mandate appeal
Attorney Tom DeVore, who represents the Illinois students and parents suing Gov. J.B. Pritzker over his COVID-19 mandates for schools, responded to the Fourth District Appellate Court ruling and provided clarity on the court’s statement that school districts have “independent authority.”
Grischow sets hearing for joinder motions to school mask mandate lawsuits
Sangamon County Judge Raylene Grischow scheduled a hearing for Feb. 25 on numerous motions to join lawsuits challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s school mask mandates and other COVID-19 mitigation measures.
Collinsville school board: Masks 'strongly recommended' but no longer required
The Collinsville CUSD 10 school board voted unanimously Monday to make masks “strongly recommended,” but not required, for students and staff.
Bethalto Board of Education votes to make masks optional for students and staff
Bethalto’s Board of Education unanimously voted to make masks optional for students and staff on Monday. During the special board meeting, those in attendance listened silently and respectfully as parents, students, grandparents and community members voiced their concerns over mask mandates and urged board members to make masks optional.
More than 500 Illinois schools eliminate mask mandates for students and staff
Greenville attorney Tom DeVore, who is spearheading the legal challenges against Illinois school mask mandates, has compiled a list of the state's schools that have agreed to make masks optional for students and staff.
Bethalto school district cancels classes Friday to prepare for special school board meeting on mask mandates
Bethalto CUSD 8 Superintendent Jill Griffin canceled school Friday after what she called “a very difficult and disruptive week,” in order to prepare for a special school board meeting Monday.
Attorneys for deceased tax buyer argue class counsel had responsibility to request substitution of party in bid rigging suit
Attorneys for deceased tax buyer Barrett Rochman argue that he should be dismissed from a bid rigging suit because class counsel failed to ask the court to appoint a special representative for the defendant.
Collinsville CUSD 10 school board members walk away as parents speak at meeting; Superintendent says they couldn't hear over noisy crowd
COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville CUSD 10 Superintendent Mark Skertich said board members who attempted to leave a crowded school board meeting on Feb. 7 while parents were speaking did not do so out of disrespect but out of misunderstandings due to the noise.
Edwardsville parents support unmasked students with 'honkening'
EDWARDSVILLE - A series of loud honks could be heard around noon on Monday as local parents drove by Edwardsville schools for a “honkening” in support of students who chose not to wear a mask despite instructions to do so by school officials.
McDonald's reaches $50 million preliminary BIPA settlement; Class members have until Feb. 9 to file claim or opt out
The deadline for individuals to file a claim or opt out of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) class action against McDonald’s is Feb. 9.
Elik, Meier respond to Pritzker's budget address
Local state representatives called Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget plan during the State of the State address on Wednesday nothing but a “mirage” of “smoke and mirrors” to draw attention away from Illinois’ fiscal crisis during an election year.
Plains All American Pipeline settles suit arising from 2015 Highland oil spill
Plains All American Pipeline has reached an agreement with Highland residents to settle claims arising from a 2015 oil spill that contaminated Silver Lake.
USPS mail carrier allegedly attacked by dogs in Venice
A mail carrier claims she was injured when two dogs attacked her while she was delivering mail in Venice.
Maag files suit alleging woman violated Gender Violence Act after committing battery
A man is suing a woman for allegedly violating the Gender Violence Act after he allegedly suffered years of battery.
Guest sues Edwardsville AMC over icy slip, fall
A man claims he suffered injuries when he slipped and fell on ice at the Edwardsville AMC theater.
Suit alleges remodeling company failed to pay for construction materials
An Edwardsville lumber company claims a remodeling business has failed to pay for construction materials.
Man sues Bella Milano over icy slip, fall
A man claims he was seriously injured when he slipped on ice while making a delivery at Bella Milano.
Suit alleges Special Olympics Illinois employee inappropriately touched disabled athlete
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag filed a lawsuit against Special Olympics Illinois, alleging an employee took a disabled athlete to his vehicle and inappropriately touched the minor.