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Attorney General Raoul Commemorates Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month With Virtual Fireside Chat
Attorney General Raoul Commemorates Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month With Virtual Fireside Chat. -
Longer public schools closed for pandemic, more students they lost
New research shows remote learning spurred the enrollment declines plaguing public schools. Schools with more in-person instruction lost fewer students. -
Former state Rep. Luis Arroyo gets 57 months for bribery scheme
The former Illinois House assistant majority leader now faces nearly 5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to accepting and soliciting bribes to expand sweepstakes gambling legislation in Springfield. -
Edwardsville nail salon, lounge allege former operators engaged in fraud before fire destroyed business in Dec. 2021
After business has been halted due to a devastating structure fire in December, EXO Nail Bar and Lounge is suing the former operators of the nail salon portion of the business for allegedly disparaging the trade name before opening a new salon in Maryville. -
Tenant alleges injuries from collapsed ceiling at Belleville apartment
BELLEVILLE — A tenant claims a portion of her bedroom ceiling collapsed at a Belleville apartment complex, causing her to suffer injuries. -
Casino Queen defendants turn on each other in pension plan ripoff litigation; Some shareholders cashed out multi millions in stock
EAST ST. LOUIS – Defendants in a suit over the collapse of Casino Queen’s pension plan turned on each other in U.S. district court on May 19. -
Criminal case reversal record: As trial court judges, McHaney 8, Vaughan 4
MOUNT VERNON – While Fifth District Appellate Court candidates Michael McHaney and Barry Vaughan presided as circuit judges from 2011 to 2018, McHaney was reversed in eight criminal cases and Vaughan four. -
Driver sues Belleville Township following collision involving school bus
BELLEVILLE - A motorist is suing Belleville Township School after one of its bus drivers allegedly collided with his vehicle. -
Elik's bill improving transportation safety for foster children signed into law
A bill introduced by State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) was signed into law on May 13, which will improve the safety of transportation for foster children. -
Kolker’s criminal contempt order against J&J VP in ’21 talcum powder trial reversed at Fifth District
MOUNT VERNON - St. Clair County Circuit Judge Christopher Kolker improperly branded Johnson & Johnson vice president Susan Nicholson as a criminal and fined her $500 without due process, according to Fifth District appellate judges. -
Belleville attorney seeks reinstatement at federal court to pursue legal malpractice claim
EAST ST. LOUIS – Attorney George Ripplinger of Belleville moved to reinstate his admission to U.S. district court on May 11, in order to carry on a client’s legal malpractice suit. -
Trial against FedEx involving fatal I-70 wreck near Effingham settles two days in
BENTON – Trial on a theory that FedEx and contractor Hard Drive acted with fatal negligence by hiring and retaining a trucker who didn’t understand English ended in settlement on Wednesday morning, May 18. -
Attorney General Raoul Applauds Signing of Legislation to Combat the Rise in Organized Retail Crime
Attorney General Raoul Applauds Signing of Legislation to Combat the Rise in Organized Retail Crime. -
O'Fallon homeowner alleges neighbor cut down tree, damaging her home and pool
BELLEVILLE — An O'Fallon homeowner alleges her neighbor negligently cut down a tree on his property, which crashed onto her new pool and other parts of her home. -
Madison County Circuit Clerk now offering text reminders for court dates
Individuals scheduled to appear in Madison County Circuit Court can now sign up to receive text messages or email reminders about their upcoming appearances. -
Lebanon nursing home sued over resident’s Covid-19 death in May 2020
A Lebanon nursing home is being sued by the daughter of one of its former residents who died after contracting Covid-19 in May 2020. -
Rachelle Crowe confirmed as U.S. Attorney for IL Southern District; Kris Tharp to run for state senate against Harriss
The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Rachelle Crowe as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois on May 17. -
Davis Statement on Majority of Senators Blocking Democrats’ Radical Abortion Expansion Bill
Davis Statement on Majority of Senators Blocking Democrats’ Radical Abortion Expansion Bill. -
MC Sheriff candidate Larner says he will decline pension if elected
Republican candidate for Madison County sheriff Jeff Larner says he will not accept a state funded pension if elected come November. -
U.S. Marshals Service “Operation Washout” nets 152 arrests and 62 firearms seized
After a final arrest last weekend, federal authorities are releasing the results of a month long, large scale, multi-agency, law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service, Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, operating primarily throughout March 2022.