City of Edwardsville
Recent News About City of Edwardsville
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To Kill an Orange Bird
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to Justice everywhere.” -
Owner of Amazon warehouse paid $919.52 in enterprise zone property taxes this year; Rate will increase in coming years
EDWARDSVILLE – Realty Income of San Diego, owner of the property where a tornado hit an Amazon warehouse, paid $919.52 in property tax this year as if they owned a tiny farm. -
Amazon warehouse collapse killing six was similar to Joplin’s Home Depot collapse that took seven
EDWARDSVILLE – On a Friday night at holiday time, some people went to parties or concerts and some people worked with their hands and backs under a flimsy roof at Amazon’s fulfillment center. -
Plogger reacts to Edwardsville's tax on plastic bags
As a long-time plogger on the street and country road near my residence, I know a thing or two about litter. -
Poshard harassment, retaliation suit set for settlement conference in March
EAST ST. LOUIS – Kristen Poshard, who claims Madison County fired her for resisting harassment by former county board member Phil Chapman, will try to settle with Chapman and the county next month. -
Gori Edwardsville properties sold in December for total of $18.4 million
EDWARDSVILLE – Beth Gori sold late husband Randy Gori’s home for $3 million in December and his real estate companies sold about 60 parcels for $15.4 million. -
Madison County GOP chair: Dem chair still stinging from lopsided defeat
Chairman Harris apparently has not recovered from the rebuke of the Democratic ideals and philosophies the voters in Madison County recently voiced. -
Madison County Democrat chair: Haine playing politics
With vaccines on the way, now is the time to be even more vigilant in trying to suppress this virus. -
'Edwards'ville in hot water; Group says statue must go, but name can stay
Word has trickled down from up north in Edwardsville that though he’s been dead for almost 200 years the city’s namesake is in hot water -
Madison County assistant public defender fired for not being a lawyer
A 26-year old has been fired from her position as assistant Madison County public defender after it was discovered she is not a licensed attorney. -
Repeat DUI defendant before Hightower faces felony perjury for swearing his license was valid
EDWARDSVILLE – Associate Judge Jennifer Hightower’s recusal from cases of criminal defense lawyer Bryce Joiner followed the filing of a sworn statement from a client who now faces a charge of felony perjury. -
2018 Madison County Property Tax Report: East Alton, Madison, Pontoon Beach, Highland have highest property tax bills
Charlotte and Steve Blackledge are asking $429,000 for their 4,100 square foot ranch at 5200 Fox Cove in Edwardsville, overlooking the 18th fairway of Fox Creek Golf Course. -
Suit filed in St. Clair County says man responsible for medical bills after cancer diagnosis
BELLEVILLE — A couple claims the husband incurred medical expenses after being diagnosed with cancer. -
Husband and wife sue AK Steel, others after husband's cancer diagnosis
BELLEVILLE — A couple has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from a number of companies after the husband was diagnosed with cancer. -
Edwardsville attorney Sivia expands expertise with John Maxwell Team leadership certification
EDWARDSVILLE — There's plenty a leadership "guru" can teach an established attorney, an Edwardsville attorney who recently received a certification from The John Maxwell Team said. -
Is it time to end backdoor referenda?
Madison County voters are no strangers to “backdoor referendum.” However, to refresh readers’ memories these referenda require a district superintendent or legislative body requesting a referendum to sell bonds to post their intention in the newspaper. -
Former biology professor pleads guilty to illegally exporting elephant ivory
Former biology teacher Elizabeth Alton of Troy illegally exported elephant ivory, according to a guilty plea she entered in federal court on Aug. 30. -
Walton Telken Foster recognized as 'best' for personal injury litigation
Walton Telken Foster and partners Troy E. Walton, Stephen J. Telken and Ronald J. Foster Jr. have been named as the best in class among law firms handling personal injury litigation, according to Leading Lawyers magazine. -
Freedom of expression includes right to boycott 49ers sponsors
I have a right to contact the sponsors, whose products appear on television and radio where Mr. Kaepernick is playing, and tell them I might be disinclined to buy their product because of their seeming support of Mr. Kaepernick’s behavior. -
Allergan and others will appeal Yandle's eye drop certification order
Manufacturers of eye care solution will appeal a class certification order that U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle entered July 25 on behalf of glaucoma patients who claim eye droppers waste fluid.