Madison County Board member Erica Harriss is running on the Republican ticket for Illinois Senate in the 56th District, saying it’s time to lower taxes and offer “practical solutions” to the problems that plague Illinois.
Parents of Edwardsville public school students are awaiting explicit direction from District 7 in its response to Friday's suspension of a statewide school mask mandate and other COVID-related health rules. But for now, kids won't be learning virtually, and are expected in class on Monday.
EDWARDSVILLE — A sub contractor working on a renovation project for several schools in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District alleges the completed work has not been paid for.
Madison County Circuit Judge Christopher Threlkeld of Edwardsville will run next year as a Republican candidate for the resident judgeship he currently holds by appointment.
The son of Illinois Rep. Katie Stuart has launched a diatribe against law enforcement, including stating "f*** every single police officer that has still kept his job."
“Because of the risk of infection from the coronavirus, all law-abiding citizens must stay home for their own protection. Meanwhile, for the same reason, violent criminals must be released from prison.”
A former Edwardsville High School athlete and footballer, convicted of the first degree murder of his baby child, is free from prison after his 40-year-sentence was commuted by Gov. JB Pritizker, apparently due to COVID-19 crisis.
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois-based insurance and financial services company said it is certain one of its Madison County agents is an independent contractor, despite the agent's recently filed putative class action that alleges otherwise.
Edwardsville attorney Amy Gabriel of prominent asbestos firm Gori Julian & Associates announced Thursday her candidacy for the office of Madison County Circuit Clerk on the Democratic ticket in the November 2020 election.
EDWARDSVILLE — Growing up in Edwardsville, Third Judicial Circuit Associate Judge Sarah Smith, a daughter of a lineman and a stay-at-home mom, knew that if she wanted to go college, she would have to figure out a way to pay for it.
A Missouri woman has reached a settlement with the Edwardsville school district in a lawsuit alleging she was injured when a loose light fixture fell from the ceiling at the Edwardsville High School and hit her.
According to the complaint, Thompson was at Edwardsville High School inside the auditorium on Dec. 7, 2014. She claims a loose light fixture on the ceiling fell and struck her, resulting in injuries to her head, neck and shoulders.
Being involved in her community from a young age and having lived in Madison County her entire life, Erica Harris, Republican, said she believes she has a rich understanding of the needs in her community. Democrat Ross Breckenridge stated in his announcement that he has served as Glen Carbon village trustee for the past five years, and plans to apply his experience to “help ensure Madison County remains in sound financial condition.”
EDWARDSVILLE–A Missouri woman is suing the Edwardsville school district, alleging negligence for a loose light fixture that fell from the ceiling and hit her.
This summer the Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee coordinated its annual Madison County Intern Program, allowing 12 students the chance to learn more about the legal system.
One of the 11 candidates being considered for five vacancies on the Third Judicial Circuit is uniquely qualified to serve as judge. But some of the qualities that make Sarah D. Smith, 39, stand out among the field are ones she does not want trumpeted in a way that makes her come across as boastful.
Pictured left to right: Row one - Jessica Drewer, Elizabeth Silva, Sabrina Blanco, Sofiya Knebel and Kris Keller; Row two - Miranda Mullins, Thomas Hart, Isabella Lilly and Alyssa Boulanger and Row three - Lexi Dreste, Brooke Lunn, Catherine Jakich. Not pictured: Taylor Rook and Alexander Johnson.
