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Madison County election and mapping officials point to major boundary flaws in judicial subcircuit law
SPRINGFIELD – Legislators who divided Madison County into three judicial subcircuits haven’t provided geographic data necessary for preparing ballots, according to the master of the county’s maps. -
Lake County citizen McConchie seeks to intervene in Madison County's challenge to judicial redistricting
SPRINGFIELD – Lake County citizen Dan McConchie aims to challenge division of his county into judicial subcircuits as a partner with Madison County at Sangamon County circuit court. -
If Illinois uses COVID-19 funds for operations, expect financial pitfall
A think tank advised Illinois leaders not to use temporary federal COVID-19 relief aid for on-going programs. It would lead to future funding shortfalls. -
Former Casino Queen owners must defend employee pension suit at federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former Casino Queen owners Charles Bidwill, Timothy Rand, and James Koman must defend claims that they cheated employees out of their pensions, U.S. District Judge David Dugan ruled on Jan. 28. -
Maag files suit alleging woman violated Gender Violence Act after committing battery
A man is suing a woman for allegedly violating the Gender Violence Act after he allegedly suffered years of battery. -
Lewis Brisbois Expands Labor & Employment, Government Relations Capabilities With New Partner Hires in Madison County, Illinois
Lewis Brisbois Expands Labor & Employment, Government Relations Capabilities With New Partner Hires in Madison County, Illinois. -
Haine claims Supreme Court ignoring judge's TRO against Madison County subcircuit law
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court is ignoring an order of Sangamon County Circuit Judge Ryan Cadigan to reinstate countywide judicial elections in Madison County, according to state’s attorney Tom Haine. -
Man sues Bella Milano over icy slip, fall
A man claims he was seriously injured when he slipped on ice while making a delivery at Bella Milano. -
Meier files legislation to bring more transparency to controversial bills moving in the legislature
State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has filed legislation to bring more transparency to the legislative process to fix what is known in Springfield as the "shell game." -
Here's hoping the good guys win judicial gerrymandering lawsuit
Kudos to State's Attorney Tom Haine and his assistant attorneys John Hanson and Emily Johnson for drafting a well-plead constitutional challenge to the grossly offensive judicial gerrymandering law rammed through the state legislature earlier this month. -
State appeals judge's order preserving Madison County's at-large judicial elections
The state is appealing a ruling that stays the redistricting of Madison County's judiciary. -
Class counsel opposes motion to dismiss deceased tax buyer in bid rigging suit
Collinsville attorney Steven Giacoletto argues that because a special representative has not been appointed for the estate of deceased tax buyer Barrett Rochman, he should not be dismissed from a bid rigging class action alleging he participated in a conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon. -
St. Clair County real estate Oct. 4-8
An O'Fallon residence sold for $821,600 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Oct. 4-8. -
Investigation finds Illinois politicians packed extra pork into $45 billion plan
An investigation found $4 billion in funds to be doled out by politicians at their discretion, with Gov. J.B. Pritzker controlling half of it. The extra pork was packed into Illinois’ $45 billion infrastructure plan, including $144 million for Madigan friends – some who never asked for it. -
Dugan threatens environmental lawyers with sanctions for attempting to deceive court
EAST ST. LOUIS – California lawyers suing the Army Corps of Engineers over management of the Mississippi River tried to deceive U.S. District Judge David Dugan, according to an order he signed on Jan. 22. -
Mascoutah claims former city manager wiped iPhone and iPad after termination, destroyed records
BELLEVILLE – Mascoutah city council members claim former city manager Bradley Myers destroyed records and committed theft, and he claims they lost nothing. -
Suit alleges Sara Lee All Butter Pound Cake uses soybean oil instead of butter
EDWARDSVILE - A class action suit has been brought against Sara Lee Frozen Bakery for allegedly using soybean oil in its All Butter Pound Cake rather than butter. -
Plaintiff with two suits over same incident wants California law to apply in SDIL: Damages can be recovered even if 99% at fault
EAST ST. LOUIS – Plaintiff Myron Sandoval of California, who sued in California and Illinois over a California accident, proposes to apply California law at trial in Illinois. -
Judge grants TRO in Haine’s lawsuit over gerrymandering of Madison County’s judiciary
SPRINGFIELD – A Sangamon County judge on Jan. 24 granted a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit State’s Attorney Tom Haine filed over the redistricting of Madison County’s judiciary. -
Driver allegedly ran stop sign, caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision after running a stop sign at an intersection.