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McGlynn rejects state's request for more time to respond to motion for injunctive relief from firearm registration deadline
U.S District Judge Stephen McGlynn denied the state’s request for additional time to respond to a motion by gun advocates seeking injunctive relief from the approaching firearm registration deadline, but he granted their request to file a lengthy response “due to the complexity of the arguments in the motion for preliminary injunction.”
TorHoerman hosts 10th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
TorHoerman Law is upholding a decade-long tradition of giving with its 10th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 18.
Gun advocates seek preliminary injunction in Southern IL federal court from approaching firearm registration deadline
Gun advocates suing the state over its controversial Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) filed a new request for injunctive relief, seeking to preliminarily enjoin enforcement of the firearm registration requirement due to insufficient notice, vagueness and Constitutional violations.
Man convicted of killing asbestos attorney Randy Gori appeals dismissal of motion to withdraw guilty plea
Timothy Banowetz, who was convicted of murdering asbestos attorney Randy Gori, is appealing dismissal of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea and vacate a 70-year prison sentence.
Fifth District reverses Jumper’s order dismissing FOID card dispute
The Fifth District Appellate Court held that Madison County Associate Judge Ryan Jumper’s dismissal of a man’s FOID card dispute for lack of subject matter jurisdiction was improper.
Prenzler urges ISP Director Kelly to hold another hearing in Madison County on gun ban registry rules
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler is urging Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly to hold another public hearing on the registration rules in the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA Rules) after Monday’s hearing in Caseyville was held without sufficient public notice.
McGlynn grants leave to amend gun ban challenge over approaching registration deadline; Second request for injunctive relief forthcoming
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn granted a motion by gun advocates to amend their constitutional challenge to the state’s law regulating “assault weapons," They sought to add a claim opposing the firearm "registration scheme" in light of the Seventh Circuit’s continued delay in ruling on injunctive relief.
Federal Firearms Licenses of Illinois seeks to amend gun ban challenge as registration deadline approaches amid delayed appellate ruling
Federal Firearms Licenses of Illinois (FFL-IL) is asking U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn for leave to file an amended constitutional challenge to the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA), arguing that the registration deadline should be extended in light of the Seventh Circuit’s delay in ruling on injunctive relief.
Maag rejects IL State Police Director's claim that testimonies dispute vagueness argument in gun ban suit
In support of his vagueness claim against Illinois' controversial gun regulation law, Wood River attorney Thomas Maag argues that magazines sometimes remain on the market long after a corresponding firearm is out of production.
Haine: 26 students charged following fights at Alton High School
The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged 26 students in connection with fights at the Alton High School on Aug. 30.
IL State Police director: Plaintiff testimonies dispute vagueness claim in gun ban challenge
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly asked U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn to supplement his response to a motion for partial summary judgment with plaintiff depositions he claims dispute the vagueness argument.
List of weapons regulated by Protect Illinois Communities Act; Registration required by Jan. 1
The registry for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s weapons ban opened on Oct. 1; and, unless the Constitutional challenges are successful, all newly regulated firearms must be registered by Jan. 1.
Rep. Elik introduces bill to protect law-abiding gun owners' personal information
While Constitutional challenges to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s controversial gun ban are pending, Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) filed legislation to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
Prenzler urges Prizker to inform public on migrant crisis
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler sent a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker regarding the migrant crisis
Jumper grants pretrial detention for aggravated stalking charge in first detention hearing under SAFE-T Act
During the first detention hearing after the SAFE-T Act went into effect, Madison County Associate Judge Ryan Jumper granted a petition by State’s Attorney Tom Haine to detain a Swansea man while he awaits trial on charges of aggravated stalking
Haine: Lawsuits filed by two former county employees have cost taxpayers $270,000
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine reported Tuesday that more than a dozen lawsuits filed by two former Madison County employees have cost taxpayers more than $270,000.
Independent pharmacies appeal mandatory arbitration ruling to IL Supreme Court; Cuker: OptumRx arbitration provision is 'basically rigged'
A group of independently-owned pharmacies are urging the Illinois Supreme Court to review a decision by the Fifth District Appellate Court compelling arbitration in a reimbursement fraud claim against OptumRx.
SAFE-T Act goes into effect; Local legislators concerned about unintended consequences
As the Pretrial Fairness Act component of the SAFE-T Act went into effect Monday, local state legislators were critical of the unintended consequences and expedited passage of the law eliminating cash bail.
Report: Southern District of Illinois saw highest number of product liability cases filed in the last five years
According to a Product Liability Litigation Report released on Sept. 14 by Lex Machina, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois saw the highest number of product liability cases filed from 2018 to 2022 with District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel presiding over the most claims.
Sen. Harriss files bill to prevent children from accessing explicit online content
State Sen. Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) filed legislation to protect minors from exposure to pornographic content online by implementing age verification requirements in Illinois.