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Pritzker's record: 24 tax, fee hikes taking $5.24 billion more from Illinoisans
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has added more than $5.24 billion in new or higher taxes and fees since taking office. Despite all that new revenue, the nation’s highest taxed state remains a fiscal mess unable to balance a budget for 21 years. -
Suit alleges nursing home's negligent care led to resident's death
EDWARDSVILLE — The estate of a former Granite City nursing home patient alleges negligent care led to the patient's multiple falls, health issues and death. -
Gov. Pritzker Advances Meaningful Ethics Reform Legislation
Gov. Pritzker Advances Meaningful Ethics Reform Legislation. -
Haine: Pritzker's new mask mandate 'not criminally enforceable,' but businesses may require COVID-19 precautions
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Friday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new mask mandate is “not criminally enforceable.” -
Abbott, Mead Johnson accused of failing to warn of formula dangers for premature infants
BELLEVILLE — The parents of premature infants who suffered severe illness or death after being fed Similac and Enfamil formulas claim Abbott and Mead Johnson knew of the dangers and failed to provide warnings. -
Shiloh moves to remand suit against streaming services, argues federal court has no jurisdiction
In its motion to remand a lawsuit against streaming services, the Village of Shiloh argues that the federal court has no jurisdiction to decide matters of state law. -
CDC squelched its own study showing masks ineffective for kids in schools; Answers needed
Friday’s column in New York Magazine is a must-read for those following the controversy over masks in K-12 schools. -
Felony charges against Smithton suspect accused of injuring officers during arrest dropped by outside prosecutor Rands
BELLEVILLE – Charged in May for injuring police officers, Spencer Schmidt of Smithton has turned the tables on first responders by getting his felony charges dropped and suing them in St. Clair County circuit court. -
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors
Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors. -
Motorist alleges injuries from rear end collision in Alton
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured when her vehicle was struck from behind while she was stopped at a traffic light in Alton. -
MC Sheriff candidate on effective law enforcement leadership: 'Defund' movement is reprehensible
The “Defund the Police” narrative compromises the safety and welfare of our Madison County residents. -
A warrior is laid to rest
He was a man of History, of the Law and of Faith, each one devoutly studied and revered. -
Motorist sues truck driver over Pontoon Beach rear end collision.
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims he and his minor children were injured in a rear end collision in Pontoon Beach. -
Pritzker seeks credit upgrades despite growing pension debt, budget deficits
Pension debt is a record $144.2 billion while Illinois’ short-term debt is on track to reach $22 billion in three years, exceeding the record $16.7 billion hit during the budget impasse. -
Davis Introduces Legislation to Help Truckers Adopt Fuel-saving, Emission-reducing Technologies
Davis Introduces Legislation to Help Truckers Adopt Fuel-saving, Emission-reducing Technologies. -
Attorney General Raoul Highlights Crime Victims Resources in State Fair Tent
Attorney General Raoul Highlights Crime Victims Resources in State Fair Tent. -
Construction employee alleges he was fired for filing Workers' Compensation claim
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville framing and foundation construction company is accused of firing an employee in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim. -
Suit alleges speeding truck driver caused I-55 crash
EAST ST. LOUIS — A motorist claims he suffered multiple injuries in a rear end collision on Interstate 55 allegedly caused by a speeding truck driver. -
Default judgment entered against importer whose electric socks allegedly caused death
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Dugan held importer Global Vasion liable for the death of Floyd Scott of New Minden on Aug. 11, finding by default judgment that its electric socks caused his death. -
Attorney General Raoul Calls on Senate to Pass the Pro Act and Stand Up for Working Americans
Attorney General Raoul Calls on Senate to Pass the Pro Act and Stand Up for Working Americans.