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Montgomery County jurors side with grain truck driver in collision with Prius; Plaintiffs sought $1.5 million
HILLSBORO – Montgomery County jurors returned a verdict for farmer James Reynolds in December, finding he didn’t cause a collision between his grain truck and a Toyota Prius.
Trial for former ESL school district employee claiming wrongful termination set in May
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former East St. Louis school district employee Yvette Jackson deserves trial on a claim that the school board fired her improperly, U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle ruled on Nov. 22.
Woman sues over trip, fall at Bethalto wrestling tournament
EDWARDSVILLE -- A spectator at a Bethalto wrestling tournament claims she tripped on an uneven surface with tape sticking up, causing her to fall and suffer injuries.
ESL property owner accused of insurance fraud sanctioned by Sison
EAST ST. LOUIS – Roimero Harris of St. Clair County, who hired a lawyer to argue that Travelers Indemnity owed him money, owes Travelers thousands in sanctions and has no lawyer.
Reps. Davis and Peters in Chicago Tribune: “employers Should Try to Attract Workers by Offering Student Loan Debt Help”
Reps. Davis and Peters in Chicago Tribune: “employers Should Try to Attract Workers by Offering Student Loan Debt Help”.
Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation in Urging White House to Support Emergency Declaration for 28 Counties Following Severe Weather
Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation in Urging White House to Support Emergency Declaration for 28 Counties Following Severe Weather.
Why the gaslighting in St. Clair County?
Nearly five years ago at the St. Clair Country Club, attorney Margaret Lowery overheard something she wasn’t meant to hear. She repeated it to authorities, and ever since, trouble has followed in the form of bar complaints.
Motorist, passenger allege injuries from Freeburg collision
BELLEVILLE - A motorist and passenger claim they were injured in a rear end collision at an intersection in Freeburg.
Dugan sanctions Cottrell over discovery misconduct
EAST ST. LOUIS – Trailer maker Cottrell Inc. owes car hauler Gary Ellenberger $2,718.76 and their lawyers both owe the court greater respect, according to U.S. District Judge David Dugan.
Infant formula companies accused of wrongful death
EDWARDSVILLE - A Utah mother is suing the makers of Similac and Enfamil infant formula after her premature baby died from NEC.
Madison County board thwarts chairman's move to replace EMA director
Board chairman Kurt Prenzler's move to replace the county's Emergency Management Agency director was thwarted on Wednesday by board members who refused to introduce a motion.
Former senior living employee alleges wrongful termination related to post-cancer treatments
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former employee at The Villas at St. James claims she was wrongfully terminated after requesting time off for treatments to address side effects from cancer.
Democrats' legislative remap dilutes Illinois minority voting power, lawsuits claim
The plaintiffs representing Black and Latino voters argued Illinois Democrats’ new legislative maps are gerrymandered to break up voting blocs, diluting minority voting power during the next decade.
Carruthers appointed associate judge, filling Harrison vacancy
Andrew K. Carruthers, 42, of Edwardsville has been appointed to fill the Clarence W. Harrison associate judge vacancy.
Madison County Judiciary Committee discusses concerns about rise in violent crimes by juveniles
During this month’s Madison County Judiciary Committee meeting, board members and Juvenile Detention Center officials discussed the rise in violent crime and ways the county could address the growing concern.
Mother sues Similac, Enfamil makers over infant's death
EDWARDSVILLE - A mother claims the makers of infant formula failed to warn about the risks of premature infants developing NEC after consuming the cow's milk-based products.
Suit alleges former Advanced Technology Services employee terminated over work comp claim
EAST ST. LOUIS - A man claims he was fired in retaliation for filing a worker's compensation claim.
Holiday scratch-offs are no gift to Illinois schools
Some states promote holiday scratchers as a way to help schools, but in Illinois that claim would land you on the naughty list.
Madison County real estate Nov. 1-5
An Edwardsville land parcel sold for $11,000,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Nov. 1-5.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 23-27
An O'Fallon farm property sold for $2,000,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate Aug. 23-27.