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Democrat Silkwood announces run for 111th District; House Republican operative takes aim at former mayor's record
Joe Silkwood announced Tuesday at the Machinists union hall that he is running for the Democratic Party’s nomination for state representative of the 111th District. -
Madison County officials, politicians unanimously condemn 'disastrous' police reform bill 'disguised' under new name; Stuart: New bill bears no resemblance to original bill
Edwardsville Rep. Katie Stuart says the bill she filed bore no resemblance to the one passed by the Illinois Senate after Chicago Sen. Elgie Sims Jr. amended to include controversial police "reform" provisions. -
Tom Haine: Show us the standing objection to clemency petitions
Today I demanded that Crystal Uhe's office substantiate its cover story for failing to object to the child- murderer Kwayera Jackson's early release. -
It's actually illegal for sheriff's deputies to have suppressors in Illinois, so why is Madison County spending tax money on them?
As a taxpayer, I don't want my tax money wasted on police equipment that police cannot use, and if used, will lead to future embarrassment once a critic of the police and/or county figures it out. -
St. Clair County tax buyer seeks to dismiss defamation suit
A St. Clair County tax buyer accused of defamation argues that any alleged defamatory statements made in regards to the 2007 and 2008 tax sales are protected under the absolute litigation privilege. -
Property owners seek to dismiss tax buyer's defamation suit
Property owners accused of conspiracy in a St. Clair County tax buyer’s defamation suit seek to dismiss portions of the amended complaint, arguing that they did know about the bid-rigging suit until two years after it was filed. -
Gleeson grants dismissal in tax buyer's defamation suit; Plaintiff given leave to file amended complaint
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson granted dismissal requests by Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler and property owners in a tax buyer’s defamation suit. -
Prenzler seeks to dismiss tax buyer's defamation suit
Madison County Board chairman Kurt Prenzler seeks to dismiss a St. Clair County tax buyer’s defamation lawsuit alleging his reputation and business were damaged after he was accused of participating in a bid-rigging scheme. -
St. Clair County residents argue bid-rigging scheme is protected from defamation claims
Several St. Clair County residents argue that the lawsuit they filed in federal court accusing a tax buyer of participating in a bid-rigging scheme is protected from defamation and false light claims. -
Sides spar over clerical error that allows Wigginton to keep license - and just who is politicizing it?
Did former U.S. Attorney Stephen Wigginton receive intentionally favorable treatment in the handling of his Madison County DUI case, or, is an admitted clerical error that allows him to retain his driving privileges being unfairly politicized? -
Township consolidation referendum to appear on Alton ballots
Alton voters will face two referendums that could eliminate government layers at both the township and county levels. -
County chair calls for forensic audit of Wood River levee district; Gibbons calls it irresponsible to discuss open investigations
Calling for a forensic audit of the Wood River Drainage and Levee District over possible misappropriation of funds has become the latest tussle between political rivals in Madison County government. -
Say it ain't so Joe
The 1919 World Series was intentionally lost by the Chicago White Sox,fixing the game to appease gamblers and to make a pretty payoff themselves. The scheme unraveled, resulting in criminal prosecutions and a lifetime ban from baseball for the conspirators. -
Alton voters will choose whether to eliminate township in November
Alton residents are paying for two overlapping units of government – the city of Alton and Alton Township. But voters will soon have the chance to slash costs by dissolving the city’s redundant township. -
East Alton eyes $35K in savings, but pension woes loom much larger
Severely underwater public safety pensions have already derailed the finances of other municipalities, such as Harvey and North Chicago. -
Madison County board approves $14M for jail renovation project despite chairman's opposition
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County's jail renovation project moved forward May 16 with the approval of a $14 million upgrade by the county board despite the opposition of its chairman and county administrator. -
Alton school superintendent pitches for 1 percent sales tax increase
ALTON – Alton School District Superintendent Mark Cappel thinks the stakes are high enough in the Madison County sales tax debate to justify taking his message to basically anyone who will listen. -
Democratic House incumbents urged to demand Speaker Madigan's resignation
As controversy continues to swirl dangerously around Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan over his handling of harassment allegations, Republican candidates for state office are calling on their Democratic rivals to demand his resignation. -
Madison County Board votes to have townships pay assessment costs
Some Madison County townships could see their costs go up, which could drive up property taxes. -
Foreclosure claim filed against The Rex Carr Law Firm
A foreclosure claim was filed against The Rex Carr Law Firm of East St. Louis for allegedly failing to make payments on a $14,311 debt.