Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine formed a new Cross-River Crime Task Force in response to crime flowing from across the river into Madison County.
EDWARDSVILLE — A trucker claims he suffered seven hours of unlawful restraint as his truck's electronic goods cargo was unloaded and searched without probable cause and was then charged for the items' unloading and reloading.
BELLEVILLE – Lawyer David Cates of Swansea agreed to plead guilty of driving under the influence in exchange for regaining his license, prosecutor John Barnard of Quincy said on Dec. 22.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Cook County physician and woman have been charged with defrauding the state out of more than $1.2 million in Medicaid funds.
A class of Illinois residents seek to amend their complaint to clearly include a request for injunctive relief in a suit involving a disputed $1 overcharge for Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card applications.
Two Illinois officials seek summary judgment alleging sovereign immunity in a class action involving a disputed $1 vendor processing fee for Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card applications.
Attorney General Raoul Releases Voter Guidance for 2020 General Election Attorney General Kwame Raoul released new online guidance to help Illinois residents understand their rights during the 2020 general election.
The following cases categorized as "440 civil rights: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Sept. 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stephanie Herington against City of Staunton, IL, Deputy Sherif Briana Markel, Deputy Sherif Timothy Mud, Illinois State Police, Madison County, Illinois Sheriff's Office, Oficer Jeremy B Bradford, Oficer Moly Margaritis and Troper Kevin Bilings on Sept. 15.
BELLEVILLE – Brad Van Hoose appreciates appellate judges who cleared his record in July, almost as much as he appreciates friends who saved his skin in 2016.
SPRINGFIELD – Ron Duebbert, who lost a job as judge due to testimony from two law enforcement officers, challenges their conduct in proceedings before an agency that aims to take away his law license.
Madison County Circuit Judge Kyle Napp granted a motion to consume blood samples over the objection of the Madison County Public Defender’s Office in the murder case of asbestos attorney Randy Gori.
BELLEVILLE – Former judge Ron Duebbert filed papers Jan. 15, to enter the March 17 Republican primary as a write in candidate for St. Clair County state’s attorney.
A northwest Illinois gun club and one of its members have sued the Illinois state government, asking the courts to declare Illinois’ prohibition on open carry of firearms unconstitutional.
MT. VERNON - Madison County must face trial over claims a sheriff's deputy was dismissed from his job as a correctional officer, because of his Latino origins, a federal court has ordered.
Our beloved Gator need not only be remembered for how he died, but more for how he lived. He lived his short life full and complete, with no regrets. We need now to carry on, to love more, appreciate more, knowing in the wash of our tears, Nick is still with us in spirit. We need only to seek his presence in our memories, and then carry on. It will be hard, but he is worth it. Be not afraid.
