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National Shooting Sports Foundation lawsuit: Firearm liability law is unconstitutional, preempted by Lawful Commerce in Arms legislation
The National Shooting Sports Foundations Inc. (NSSF) is suing Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in response to House Bill 218 signed by Gov. J.B. Pritkzer on Aug. 12, which “radically expands liability in Illinois for members of the firearm industry - and them alone.”
Breach of contract suit against Dupo Oilfield at trial in St. Clair County
St. Clair County Associate Judge Julie Katz is presiding over a trial for a breach of contract suit alleging Dupo Oilfield failed to operate a well in compliance with the Department of Natural Resources rules and regulations.
Greyhound Lines sued in Madison County over fatal Highland bus crash
Greyhound Lines and several truck companies are being sued in Madison County Circuit Court by injured passengers and the families of deceased passengers following a fatal crash that occurred on an interstate in Highland on July 12.
IL State Police director removes to federal court FOID card dispute challenging state's new jurisdiction law
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly removed to federal court a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card statute.
Republican Nick Novacich announces candidacy for Madison County Coroner; Steve Nonn set to retire
Major Nick Novacich announced his candidacy for Madison County Coroner in 2024 on the Republican ticket, after current Coroner Steve Nonn plans to retire at the end of the year.
Madison County Board rejects PTELL referendum for March 2024 ballot
The Madison County Board rejected a referendum seeking to place a controversial Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) question on the March 2024 primary ballot.
Motion hearing postponed in Banowetz's bid to withdraw guilty
Madison County Circuit Judge Kyle Napp scheduled another status conference for next month in Timothy Banowetz’s bid to withdraw his guilty plea for the murder of Edwardsville asbestos attorney Randy Gori.
Madison County Board to decide if PTELL should appear on 2024 ballot
The Madison County Board is expected to meet this week to discuss the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) and whether to include the measure on the 2024 ballot.
Sara Rice appointed St. Clair County associate judge
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson announced Thursday that Belleville attorney Sara L. Rice has been appointed as an associate judge, filling the vacancy left by Judge Patricia Kievlan’s retirement.
Seventh Circuit hears arguments on controversial assault weapon, magazine ban
A panel of judges with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on Illinois’ controversial assault weapon ban Thursday, challenging the state’s justification for the ban and the plaintiffs’ reliance on “in common use.”
St. Clair County associate judges reappointed to new four-year term
Associate judges in the Twentieth Judicial Circuits were reappointed to a new four-year term, which begins July 1 and runs through June 30, 2027.
Republican Roger Smith to run for Madison County coroner; Former Congressman Shimkus is campaign chair
Retired Chief Deputy Coroner Roger Smith announced that he will run on the Republican ticket for Madison County Coroner in 2024, with Former Congressman John Shimkus chairing the campaign.
Plaintiffs object to motion for stay on request for partial summary judgment in gun ban challenge; Maag: 'Justice delayed is justice denied'
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag objects to Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly’s motion for a stay on non-Second Amendment claims in a southern Illinois gun ban challenge, arguing that the state is “terrified that this court will rule in accord with well established precedent on the topic.”
Madison County jury reaches defense verdict in suit involving 2015 collision
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County jurors returned a defense verdict in a suit involving a collision with a mini bike on Halloween night in 2015.
First opioid settlement grants distributed in Madison County
Madison County officials have announced the first distribution of grants obtained through a $3.7 million opioid settlement, which will be provided to local agencies and organizations aiming to prevent substance abuse and aid in recovery.
Wood River attorney files FOID card challenge in Madison County ‘in express and intentional violation’ of new jurisdiction law
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag filed a lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court challenging the constitutionality of the state’s Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card statute, and he urged the court not to transfer the case in accordance with a new law signed last month by Gov. J.B. Pritzker which now requires such cases to be litigated in either Chicago or Springfield.
Associate judges in Third Judicial Circuit reappointed to new four-year term
Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs confirmed that all associate judges in the Third Judicial Circuit have been reappointed for another four-year term by approval of the sitting circuit judges.
Maag seeks partial summary judgment in gun ban challenge; IL state police director asks for a stay
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly asks U.S. district judge Stephen McGlynn not to rule on a motion for partial summary judgment filed by Wood River attorney Thomas Maag, who argues that the ban is “void for vagueness”
For Whom the Bell Tolls: Madison County Bar Association holds memorial service for deceased members
The Madison County Bar Association hosted a ceremony remembering and honoring five members who died in the past year.
Republican lawmakers respond to 2024 state budget; Schmidt: Budget earned bipartisan opposition, not support
Local Republican lawmakers have responded to the record-breaking $50.6 million Illinois budget for Fiscal year 2024, which was passed by the General Assembly in the early hours of May 27.