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Monday, December 23, 2024

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'Assault weapons' ban to continue in IL, for now, while courts handle appeal

By Jonathan Bilyk |
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

By Steve Korris |
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

By Steve Korris |
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

By The Madison County Record |
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

By Steve Korris |
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

By The Madison County Record |
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

By Steve Korris |
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

By Steve Korris |
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

By The Madison County Record |
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

By The Madison County Record |
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

By The Madison County Record |
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

By The Madison County Record |
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

By Steve Korris |
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

By The Madison County Record |
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

By Steve Korris |
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

By The Madison County Record |
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

By The Madison County Record |
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.

LIVE WEB - Creating a Top-Notch Training Program for Your Firm on November 26, 2024

By The Madison County Record |
It’s no secret that your people are your most valuable assets.

Prairie State Generating seeks stay on Sierra Club suit pending clean air permit

By Steve Korris |
BENTON - Owners of Prairie State Generating asked U.S. Magistrate Judge Reona Daly to stay a Sierra Club suit seeking to shut down their power plant on Nov. 20.

Illinois Courts Help Secure Federal and Private Grants for Rural Communities

By The Madison County Record |
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) announced that the Putnam, Marshall, Stark County Probation District was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Foundation for Rural Services-Community Service Grants Program.