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Petitions seek unsealing of expunged records of chief judge and wife
BELLEVILLE – Brad Van Hoose of Belleville claims in circuit court that judges sealed and expunged cases to protect Chief Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson.
East St. Louis landlord owes renter who paid sex for utilities $20K, Fifth District rules
MOUNT VERNON – Landlord Junior Warren owes $20,000 to a renter who paid a utility bill with sex, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Dec. 2.
Illinois police, firefighters push back on state control of pensions
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill to consolidate local police and firefighter pensions from across downstate Illinois, but beneficiaries are suing because the state is notorious for poor pension management.
Woman sues over icy slip, fall at Cahokia AutoZone
BELLEVILLE -- A customer claims she suffered injuries when she slipped and fell on ice at the Cahokia AutoZone Auto Parts store.
First paraquat trial set next November; Three more in ’23 could follow
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rostenstengel, presiding over national litigation of claims that weed killer paraquat caused Parkinson’s disease, devised a plan to pick a perfect plaintiff for a first trial.
Motorist alleges injuries from crash on Veterans Honor Parkway
EDWARDSVILLE -- A motorist is suing another driver who allegedly turned left in front of him and caused a collision.
Madison, St. Clair and Cook Counties collectively rank No. 5 on 'Judicial Hellholes' report
Madison, St. Clair and Cook Counties together ranked No. 5 in the American Tort Reform Association’s (ATRA) annual “Judicial Hellholes” report, up from last year’s No. 8 ranking.
Woman alleges injuries from rear end Collinsville crash
EDWARDSVILLE -- A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear end collision in Collinsville.
Suit alleges excavating company failed to cover holes, ditches on Pontoon Beach road
EDWARDSVILLE -- A woman is suing an excavating company for allegedly digging up a road in Pontoon Beach and failing to properly fill the holes, causing her to fall and suffer injuries.
Jostens responds to Balfour's suit against former sales rep over non-compete agreements; 'Our commitment to fair competition is unwavering'
In response to Balfour’s lawsuit alleging a former sales representative violated a non-compete agreement after switching to competitor Jostens, the education commemoration company said it has a “commitment to fair competition” and works to honor its employees’ previous obligations.
Patient alleges delayed cancer diagnosis after abnormal test results were ignored
EDWARDSVILLE - A patient claims a physician failed to conduct follow-up testing after abnormal results, delaying her cancer diagnosis.
LIVE WEB - Chaos in the Courtroom: Civility, Decorum, and Order in the Court on December 10, 2021
LIVE WEB - Chaos in the Courtroom: Civility, Decorum, and Order in the Court on December 10, 2021.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law Empowering Local School Councils
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law Empowering Local School Councils.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law Adding Safeguards to Protect Students Against Sexual Abuse
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law Adding Safeguards to Protect Students Against Sexual Abuse.
Attorney General Raoul’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force Recovers Tens of Thousands of Stolen Goods
Attorney General Raoul’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force Recovers Tens of Thousands of Stolen Goods.
Justice Mary Jane Theis Announces New Members of Judicial Screening Committee
Justice Mary Jane Theis Announces New Members of Judicial Screening Committee.
Woman sues over Johnson Road crash
EDWARDSVILLE -- A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision on Johnson Road.
Character counts, even in politics
Instead of season’s greetings, some Republican voters in Madison County received a disgusting mailer this week full of lies about me and my campaign.
Electrical supplies company seeks repayment of $2.8 million
EAST ST. LOUIS - An electrical parts supplier claims a solar energy company owes it more than $2.8 million.
Suit brought against Carbondale Park District for alleged racial discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former Carbondale Park District manager claims white administrators with similar qualifications and experience were paid more money than he was.