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Federal suit challenging ‘assault weapons’ ban filed in Southern District; Suit: Banned guns do not meet ‘dangerous’ or ‘unusual’ threshold
A St. Clair County veteran joined a group of nonprofit organizations and two gun stores in their legal battle against state and local officials for having the authority to enact House Bill 5471, which bans “assault weapons” and “high capacity” magazines.
Madison County board to vote on administrator's proposed raise; Opponents say he should 'lead by example' in light of frozen wages
The Madison County Board will vote Wednesday evening on a resolution to allow merit increases for department heads and to grant Madison County Administrator Dave Tanzyus a 16.7 percent pay raise, bumping his salary up to $140,000.
Connor, Haine issue joint statement on weapons ban: ‘It is in obvious tension with Supreme Court precedent on the Second Amendment’
Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor and State’s Attorney Tom Haine issued a joint statement in opposition to the new weapons ban, saying it is “in obvious tension with Supreme Court precedent on the Second Amendment” and vowing to focus on reducing violent crime instead of enforcing the weapons registration.
Local legislators respond in opposition to weapons ban
Several Republican state legislators joined the Madison County Board in their opposition to the “assault weapons” ban signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Tuesday evening during a lame duck session.
Madison County Board member Bill Meyer remembered for service to District 3
Following the death of Madison County Board member Bill Meyer, 75, several fellow members remembered him for his love and appreciation of District 3 after roughly 18 years of service to his constituents.
Emily Johnson Nielsen, Justin Zimmerman selected as Madison County associate judges
Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs of the Third Judicial Circuit announced Wednesday that Emily Johnson Nielsen and Justin S. Zimmerman were selected to fill two associate judge vacancies.
Cross-River Crime Task Force arrests nationwide fugitive wanted for stalking
Officers involved with Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force apprehended a nationwide fugitive and made arrests on weapons and drug charges during last month’s deployment.
Madison County board votes 16-10 against restoring chairman's powers
The newly elected Madison County Board voted 16-10 against restoring administrative powers to the board chairman.
East St. Louis man accused of killing Trooper Nick Hopkins pleads guilty, sentenced to 37 years in prison
The man accused of killing Illinois State Trooper Nicholas Hopkins in the line of duty in August 2019 entered a guilty plea to the murder charges.
Application period closes Jan. 9 for St. Clair County associate judge vacancies
Licensed attorneys interested in judgeship in St. Clair County have until Jan. 9 to submit applications for two associate judge vacancies in the 20th Judicial Circuit Court.
2022 in review: A look at litigation, legislation and elections from the past year
From Democrat-supported state legislation passing in the middle of the night without public input to Republicans sweeping Madison County elections, 2022 came with its ups and downs. As the year comes to an end, let’s take a look at some of the biggest moments and hottest topics from the past 12 months.
More than 180 new laws to take effect in 2023
On New Year’s Day, dozens of new state laws will take effect in Illinois. Some are minor technical changes to state law, some are major overhauls. Keep reading to find out what changes are in store for Illinoisans in the New Year.
Midwest Sanitary Service settles legal malpractice suit involving punitive damages dispute
After the Illinois Supreme Court concluded that lawyers can be sued by clients seeking to recover punitive damages, two St. Louis attorneys and their law firm have reached a settlement with Midwest Sanitary Services in a legal malpractice suit involving a former employee’s alleged wrongful termination.
Class action suit against Heineken alleges ‘Ranch Water’ is flavored beer
New York attorney Spencer Sheehan filed a class action lawsuit against Heineken USA Incorporated, alleging its Dos Equis “Ranch Water” is just flavored beer rather than the traditional tequila and lime.
Gleeson elected to fourth term as St. Clair County chief judge
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson was selected unanimously to serve again as chief judge for a fourth, two-year term.
Rep. Meier meets with Consulate General of Israel
State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) of the 108th House District met with the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest in order to create a relationship to expand trade between Illinois and Israel.
Plummer: Dems 'virtue-signaling' with bill to ban 'assault weapons'
State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) responds to the proposed assault weapon ban in Illinois, saying the Democrats are “virtue-signaling” rather than working to make communities safer.
Consumer settles suit over alleged publication defect in firearms magazine
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth granted dismissal following a settlement in a consumer fraud suit alleging a firearms magazine sold the publication with a printing defect.
Madison County Board selects Mick Madison as new chairperson pro tem
After the newly elected Madison County Board members were sworn in at a reorganizational meeting on Dec. 5, board member Mick Madison (R-Bethalto) was selected to serve as chairperson pro tem.
Republicans Berkley, Threlkeld and Sholar sworn in as elected Madison County circuit judges
Republican Circuit Judges Chris Threlkeld, Amy Sholar and Tim Berkley were sworn into office on Dec. 2 at the Madison County courthouse after defeating a gerrymandered law and winning all three circuit court races in Subcircuit 1.