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Edwardsville doctor pleads guilty to healthcare fraud involving Medicare billing scheme
Edwardsville physician Phillip J. Greene, 59, pleaded guilty to federal healthcare fraud for documenting false services provided to nursing home patients for Medicare reimbursement.
Seventh Circuit affirms enhanced sentence for possession of items banned by National Firearms Act, protecting public from future crimes
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle’s conclusion that a chewing tobacco container could be considered a “destructive device” under the National Firearms Act to enhance sentencing guidelines when it is modified to house explosives in a bomb-like apparatus.
Who are the Republican candidates for Madison County Circuit Clerk?
The office of Madison County Circuit Clerk will see Republicans Stephen Adler and Patrick McRae vying for the seat in the primary election, as no Democrats have thrown their hats in the race. As the competition between Adler and McRae heats up, both candidates submitted answers to a questionnaire so voters could make an informed decision in the ballot box.
Who are the Republican candidates for Madison County Board Chairman?
The campaign for Madison County Board Chairman has gotten heated between incumbent Kurt Prenzler and Treasurer Chris Slusser, both Republicans.
With early voting underway in select locations across Madison County and the March 19 primary just weeks away, the candidates answered a questionnaire to help voters make an informed decision in the ballot box.
Supreme Court: States lack authority to disqualify Trump's inclusion on ballot; MC Board supported 'fair and impartial ballot access'
The U.S. Supreme Court concluded that states do not have the authority to block presidential candidates from appearing on the ballot weeks after the Madison County Board urged the Illinois State Board of Elections to ensure “fair and impartial ballot access” in response to objections to former President Donald Trump’s inclusion on the 2024 ballot.
Parents of passenger in stolen vehicle who died during police pursuit seeks settlement approval
The parents of a passenger who died during a police pursuit of the stolen car he was riding in filed a motion for leave to settle their wrongful death claims for $160,000.
Planned Parenthood, Ob-Gyn sued for allegedly failing to confirm gender dysphoria, treating patient with hormone therapy
A patient who believed she had gender dysphoria is suing Planned Parenthood and a doctor at its Fairview Heights facility for subjecting her to “masculinizing hormone treatment” without seeking psychological evaluations for proper diagnosis.
McGlynn enters scheduling order for discovery in gun ban challenges, sets hearing to 'gauge amount of cooperation'
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn set a discovery schedule with plans to select a trial month by mid-April in four consolidated constitutional challenges to the so-called “assault weapons” ban.
Fourth District: Constitutional challenge to Pritzker's COVID-19 emergency orders declared moot
The Fourth District Appellate Court affirmed Sangamon County Associate Judge Jennifer M. Ascher’s order finding a lawsuit filed by a group of Illinois educators moot because the COVID-19 emergency orders they were challenging are no longer in effect.
Madison County judges participate in Judges Go to School Day
Several Madison County judges spent the day with students at local elementary schools by participating in the second annual Judges Go to School Day on Feb. 12.
St. Clair County collaborates with Monroe County to implement Children's First Foundation program
St. Clair County is collaborating with Monroe County to implement a Children’s First Foundation pilot program for a Neutral Exchange Center/Supervised Parenting Time Program.
Elik sponsors bills supporting manufacturing in Illinois
Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) joined the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) in support of its legislative agenda, which advocates for measures that would strengthen manufacturing in Illinois by supporting students and families entering the workforce.
Amazon seeks to permanently transfer lawsuit over fatal 2021 tornado; Plaintiff was highest ranking employee present that night
Amazon filed a motion to permanently transfer to Madison County a post-traumatic stress disorder lawsuit filed by the highest ranking employee at an Edwardsville warehouse when a deadly tornado struck the building in December 2021.
Local legislators respond to Pritzker’s historic $52.7 billion budget
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is drawing criticism from local legislators in response to the $52.7 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which he unveiled during his State of the State and budget address on Wednesday.
Madison County Board passes resolution opposing Illinois' sanctuary status
The Madison County Board voted Wednesday to approve a resolution opposing sanctuary state status in response to the immigration crisis for migrants and the potential for asylum seekers in Madison County, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls to continue funding services for illegal immigrants during his State of the State address.
Prenzler censured over campaign card; Calls it 'a lynching with no due process'
The Madison County Board voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution censuring Chairman Kurt Prenzler following an ethics report finding he improperly distributed campaign materials to a county vendor from Ohio.
Maag argues self incrimination claims support partial summary judgment in gun ban challenge
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag supports his motion for partial summary judgment in one of four consolidated gun ban lawsuits filed in the Southern District of Illinois, arguing that the registration requirement violates gun owners’ Constitutional privilege against self-incrimination.
Madison County Central Committee denounces anonymous political advertisements
The Madison County Central Committee passed a resolution denouncing anonymous political mailers, which Madison County Republican Chairman Ray Wesley called both illegal and unethical.
Madison County Clerk urges voters to participate in primary election; Republicans vying for county seats
The Illinois primary election is just a few weeks away, and Madison County voters will have several choices to make for Republican contested seats and referenda questions.
Yandle rejects lifetime disarmament for felons, finds the law unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle concluded that the law precluding felons from possessing a firearm is unconstitutional in the same way that gun owners argue the state’s “assault weapons” ban violates the Second Amendment.