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Neighbor states pursue real tax reform as Pritzker offers election-year gimmicks
While Illinois settles for Pritzker’s temporary relief that mostly expires after the November election, its neighbor states are making long-term changes to help grow their economies. -
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislative Package Addressing Nationwide Teacher Shortage
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislative Package Addressing Nationwide Teacher Shortage. -
Fifth District reverses $3.14 million verdict against Union Pacific over plaintiff's counsel 'blatant disregard' of court instruction
Union Pacific Railroad was denied a fair trial in St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf's court because of plaintiff counsel's "inflammatory and improper" closing argument, the Fifth District Appellate Court ruled April 28. -
Former FedEx employee alleges she faced hostile work environment following breakup
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former FedEx worker alleges the company failed to take any action to stop a hostile work environment. -
Amazon intentionally immunizes Chinese sellers from liability claims, lawyers for personal injury plaintiff argue
EAST ST. LOUIS – Amazon protects Chinese suppliers from liability, according to lawyers for a widow who can’t enforce a judgment she secured in a wrongful death suit at U.S. district court. -
Critics raise alarm over new DHS 'speech police'
(The Center Square) – Critics have raised the alarm after the Department of Homeland Security announced the creation of a new federal board that will monitor and combat speech it deems “disinformation.” -
It's not just Illinois homeowners that suffer: Businesses pay some of the nation's highest property taxes too
We recently wrote about how Illinoisans are burdened by the nation’s highest effective property taxes. New research by ATTOM ranked Illinois residential property tax rates as number one in 2021, just ahead of New Jersey. -
Rising Illinois energy costs are legacy of Madigan's corruption
Laws that go around the normal rate-setting process are driving up energy prices for Illinois consumers. These laws were central to the scandal that brought down the nation’s longest-serving House speaker. -
Citizen demand for Hulme to suspend campaign
Finally, that nice lady, got up and walked out as Mr. Hulme spoke a second time. I hope she comes back next month, with friends, as they are very welcome to join with us to form a more perfect Union. -
Gov. Pritzker Announces Fourteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians
Gov. Pritzker Announces Fourteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians. -
Suit filed over deadly dirt bike crash at Alton track on Father's Day
A wrongful death suit alleges a dirt bike rider died on Father’s Day in 2020 when he crashed into a tree at an Alton track. -
SEC says Devon Archer privilege log ‘completely deficient’ as civil suit proceeds
NEW YORK CITY – For five years Devon Archer, former partner of Hunter Biden now working for Jeff Cooper of Edwardsville, has maintained secrecy for thousands of documents about events that led to his conviction in a $43 million fraud. -
Amazon, builders sued by delivery drivers over warehouse collapse during deadly tornado; Family of deceased driver Deandre Morrow among the plaintiffs
Two new lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court against Amazon and the engineering and design companies that participated in the construction of the Edwardsville distribution center that partially collapsed during a deadly EF-3 tornado on Dec. 10. -
Employees file lawsuit against Olin over alleged overtime payment violations
EDWARDSVILLE - A group of employees are suing their East Alton employer, alleging they were required to work for one hour while off the clock each day, violating state overtime laws. -
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 3-7
A Belleville mobile home park sold for $7,800,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jan. 3-7. -
OSHA says minimal safety requirements in place at Amazon’s Edwardsville warehouse
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – Emergency procedures at Amazon’s warehouse in Edwardsville met minimal safety guidelines when a tornado killed six people on Dec. 10, according to U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration. -
Decedent’s decision to drive while intoxicated was ‘sole, proximate cause,” not 911 dispatchers, Supreme Court says
SPRINGFIELD – Weak responses from St. Clair County’s 911 dispatchers didn’t cause Laurene Schultz to die, Supreme Court Justices ruled on April 21. -
Tax Day ICYMI: Davis Working to Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent
Tax Day ICYMI: Davis Working to Make Trump Tax Cuts Permanent. -
Woman claims 'overly waxed' floor at Highland bowling alley caused her to fall
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is suing Hi Top Bowl Bowling Alley in Highland, alleging the defendant over-waxed the bowling lanes, causing her to fall. -
Huddleston wants court to review electoral board's rejection of nominating petitions
Democrat candidate for Madison County circuit judge Ebony Huddleston has petitioned the court to review an electoral board's recent decision to reject her nominating petitions.