The Madison County Record News
Woman convicted of murder gets new chance to argue drug addicted judge slept at hearing
MOUNT VERNON - Latosha Cunningham, who faces 49 years in prison, won a second chance to plead that her lawyers ignored her when she said former St. Clair County judge Michael Cook didn’t pay attention and slept in a hearing.
Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet Announces Two Resident Circuit Judge Vacancies in Second Circuit
Justice David K. Overstreet of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for two resident circuit judge vacancies in the 2nd Judicial Circuit in Wayne and Edwards counties.
Belleville Boot Co. hit with transgender discrimination suit
A transgender employee has filed a lawsuit against Belleville Boot Company alleging discrimination and harassment based on gender identity.
'Assault weapons' ban to continue in IL, for now, while courts handle appeal
The U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals granted a request from Illinois Atty Gen Kwame Raoul to keep a decision on hold from a southern Illinois federal judge, who declared Illinois' ban on so-called "assault weapons" an "unconstitutional affront" to the Second Amendment
Supreme Court renews hopes for wind farm developer turned down at Fifth District
SPRINGFIELD - Supreme Court Justices on Nov. 27 granted review of an appellate court decision against construction of a wind power line running 207 miles across Illinois.
Appeal denied: David Cates must defend $10 million fraud suit brought by former partner
SPRINGFIELD - Supreme Court Justices denied leave for David Cates to appeal a ruling that he must defend a $10 million fraud suit of former partner Ryan Mahoney in Madison County rather than arbitration.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea From Wabash County Man Who Disseminated Child Sexual Abuse Material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul obtained a guilty plea in a case against a Mt. Carmel, Illinois man Raoul’s office prosecuted for disseminating child sexual abuse material.
Defamation suit against 'Five' host Tarlov dismissed; Claims lodged by former Hunter partner Bobulinski
NEW YORK CITY - Jessica Tarlov of “The Five” on Fox didn’t defame Hunter Biden’s former partner Anthony Bobulinski in March, U.S. District Judge Paul Oetken ruled on Nov. 26.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Consumers to Shop With Caution on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding Illinois residents to exercise caution when shopping both online and in person to avoid fraud and scams.
'Forum shopping' denied: Hoerner ordered to transfer Walgreen case to Christian County
MOUNT VERNON - Fifth District appellate judges ordered St. Clair County Circuit Judge Kevin Hoerner to transfer a suit against Walgreen Company to Christian County.
Construction company owners indicted in $1.4 million Covid fraud scheme
EAST ST. LOUIS - Dana Howard of Caseyville and Richard Myers of Edwardsville committed fraud when they certified that their construction company needed $1,393,500 to pay employees in the lockdown, according to grand jurors in U.S. district court.
Illinois Supreme Court Recalls Judge Robert E. Mcintire To Fifth Judicial Circuit
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Supreme Court of Illinois have announced the recall and temporary appointment of the Hon. Robert E. McIntire as an Associate Judge in the 5th Judicial Circuit.
Attorney General Raoul, U.S. Department of Justice Seek Remedies to End Google’s Search Engine Monopoly
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general in announcing a robust package of remedies to end Google’s unlawful monopoly over internet search engines and restore competition to benefit consumers.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Daniel R. Janowski as an associate judge of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Justice Joy V. Cunningham Announces 3 Subcircuit Vacancies in Cook County
Supreme Court Justice Joy V. Cunningham has begun an application process for three judicial vacancies in the subcircuits of Cook County.
East St. Louis $10 vacant land purchase questioned in Monsanto pollution suit
EAST ST. LOUIS - Lawyers who arranged for this city to pay St. Clair County $10 each for 73 vacant parcels possibly worth $3.6 million each in a pollution suit against Monsanto admitted on Nov. 21 that the sale lacked necessary approval from the county board.
Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Judge Matthew G. Bertani to Third District Appellate Court
Justice Mary K. O’Brien and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the assignment of 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Matthew G. Bertani to the Third District Appellate Court.
Gerrymander law Greenwood voted for contributed to her political demise
SPRINGFIELD - Former state representative LaToya Greenwood has lost to Rep. Kevin Schmitt twice since she approved a gerrymander that legislators enacted for the safety of representatives Jay Hoffman and Katie Stuart.
Illinois Supreme Court Disbars 1, Suspends 10 in Latest Disciplinary Filing
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the filing of lawyer disciplinary orders on November 20, 2024.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Eligible Service Members to File a Claim With Harris Jewelry to Request Funds by Dec. 21
Attorney General Kwame Raoul urged service members and veterans eligible to receive refunds under a 2022 settlement with Harris Jewelry to file claims on the company’s website on or before Dec. 21.