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Randolph County, sheriff granted summary judgment in first amendment case.
BENTON – District judge J. Phil Gilbert granted summary judgment for Randolph County in a former Sheriff's Office employee's First Amendment case alleging he was terminated after making a political speech.
Local watchdog goes after Quinn, Madigan over improper spending allegations
CHICAGO – Chicago Watchdog organization Project Six is on the trail of what it believes is corruption involving Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn.
Federal judge denies Verde Energy's motion to dismiss TCPA case
BENTON – A recent lawsuit against Verge Energy USA Illinois has been allowed to proceed after a federal judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss.
Madison County looks for more bids on county projects
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County is set to spend up to $10.6 million dollars on capital projects in the coming year.
Preliminary settlement reached in class action between Roxana residents, Shell Oil
EAST ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois recently issued a preliminary order of approval for the settlement of a class action lawsuit between residents of Roxana and Shell Oil Co.
Through internship program, Madison County students get taste of legal life
Seven Madison County high school students have spent a month interning with local law firms through the annual Madison County Intern Program.
Upcoming legal seminar will feature local judges' take on professionalism, ethics
Local judges will headline a "best practices" legal seminar set for May 19 at the Collinsville Doubletree Hotel.