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Maag files expert witness list disclosure in challenge to 'assault weapons' ban
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag filed an expert witness disclosure on behalf of the Langley plaintiffs in their constitutional challenge to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s law banning so-called “assault weapons.”
Raoul asks IL Supreme Court to dismiss cross-appeal on claim that firearm liability law violated the three readings rule
In response to a challenge to the state's firearm liability law, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to dismiss Wood River attorney Thomas Maag's cross-appeal on the three readings rule for lack of jurisdiction.
Stobbs announces associate judge vacancy in Third Judicial Circuit; Slemer set to retire Aug. 2
Madison County Chief Judge Stephen Stobbs announced an associate judge vacancy for the Third Judicial Circuit due to the impending retirement of Associate Judge Ronald R. Slemer.
Fifth District affirms stay in insurer's suit for declaratory relief while collision suit is pending
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed Madison County Associate Judge Ronald Foster’s order granting a stay against Progressive Insurance's lawsuit seeking declaratory relief while the underlying crash suit is pending.
Beatty denies summary judgment for Flora School District in suit alleging autistic twins were severely bullied
Magistrate Judge Mark Beatty concluded that autistic twins James and Jacob Pennington provided enough evidence of severe and pervasive bullying by students and staff at the Flora Community Unit School District No. 35 to defeat the district’s motion for summary judgment.
Sen. Curran: Judge's ruling declaring forum law unconstitutional should be 'caution sign' to Pritzker on 'government overreach' suppressing citizens' rights
With spring recess coming to a close and the General Assembly’s legislative session picking up steam, Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) said Gov. J.B. Pritzker should take note after a Madison County judge declared his forum law unconstitutional as applied to plaintiffs residing or injured outside of his preferred jurisdictions.
Harriss files legislation to address roadway debris from Madison, St. Clair County landfills
State Sen. Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) is pushing legislation to bring relief to both Madison and St. Clair Counties in response to the ongoing trash and debris issues from local landfills.
Seventh Circuit: Barge company not liable after crewmember went overboard, became trapped under barge in freezing temps
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Magistrate Judge Reona Daly’s ruling that American River Transportation Company LLC (ARTCO) did not owe a duty to a crew member who plunged into freezing water and briefly became trapped under the barge.
Lawsuit: Pipeline rupture released 3,500 gallons of heavy crude oil into Cahokia Creek
A lawsuit against Marathon Pipeline claims its Woodpat Pipeline ruptured in 2022, dumping 3,500 gallons of heavy crude oil into the Cahokia Creek.
Republican primary election results for Madison County Board
Several Madison County Board seats were contested in Tuesday’s Republican primary election.
Patrick McRae wins Republican nomination for Madison County Circuit Clerk
Patrick McRae won the Republican nomination for Madison County Circuit Clerk by a 15-point margin over opponent Stephen Adler and is expected to take over his father Tom McRae’s position following the general election in November.
Slusser defeats incumbent Prenzler for Madison County Chairman nomination
Chris Slusser defeated incumbent Kurt Prenzler by a 24-point margin for the Madison County Board Chairman nomination in Tuesday’s Republican primary election.
GOP chairman demands election interference investigation; MCCC: 'Participating in democracy is not interference'
The Madison County Republican Party demanded an immediate investigation into alleged election interference by the Madison County Conservative Cause (MCCC), who responded by saying they were simply participating in the political process and advocating for conservative candidates.
St. Clair County jurors reach $60 million verdict in trial against Mead Johnson; Reckitt ‘stands by the safety’ of its formula products
A St. Clair County jury returned a $60 million verdict against Mead Johnson in the nation’s first trial on allegations that its Enfamil infant formula caused the death of a premature baby.
IL Supreme Court asked to hear cross-appeals on judge’s order declaring forum law unconstitutional
Madison County Associate Judge Ronald Foster’s order declaring Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s forum law is unconstitutional for plaintiffs residing or injured outside of Cook and Sangamon Counties has been appealed directly to the Illinois Supreme Court by both parties for separate reasons.
Republicans Loyd, Clatterbuck compete for 13th Congressional District nomination in Tuesday's primary election
Republicans Joshua Loyd and Thomas Clatterbuck are vying for the nomination in tomorrow’s primary election to challenge Democrat incumbent Congresswoman Nikki Budzinksi for the 13th Congressional District.
Amazon warehouse lot owner seeks Madison County jurisdiction in PTSD suit over fatal 2021 tornado
The lot owner of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville that partially collapsed during a 2021 tornado seeks permanent jurisdiction in Madison County for an employee’s post-traumatic stress disorder suit that was originally filed in St. Clair County.
Gun advocates to seek no more than $1 in monetary damages if gun ban challenges succeed
Gun shops, owners and advocates stipulated that they seek no more than $1 in monetary awards in their constitutional challenges to the so-called “assault weapons” ban, or the Protecting Illinois Communities Act (PICA).
Seventh Circuit: Insurer had no duty to cover $6.7 million judgment in wood chipper injury dispute
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that U.S. district judge Phil Gilbert properly dismissed Bailey Watson’s claim for more than $6.6 million against insurers after she was run over with a wood chipper.
Granite City High School students shadow Madison County assistant state's attorneys, judges
A group of Granite City High School students shadowed Madison County assistant state’s attorneys on March 12 as part of a job shadowing program sponsored by the school.