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Critic calls CUB an appendage of power structure; State lawmaker says it's the job of legislators to protect citizens
While the Citizens Utility Board may be prohibited by law from backing candidates for public office, there's no law barring CUB leaders from backing politicians. -
Board president's business profits when district-owned vehicles need repair
A local public official says it’s okay that his business is making money through insurance claims turned in by local government officials, because it’s insurance money, not out of the pockets of taxpayers. -
Perils of running for retention: 60 percent threshold can make sitting judges vulnerable
The campaign to remove Justice Lloyd Karmeier from office in November 2014 was fierce, expensive, and relatively brief, but mostly it proved how vulnerable sitting judges can be when it comes time for voters to renew their contracts. -
Judges presiding in St. Clair County not seeking retention
Circuit judges John Baricevic, Robert Haida and Robert LeChien are vacating their seats and will not be running for retention in next year's election. They're not retiring, however. According to a report in the Belleville News Democrat, they plan to run for election instead. Baricevic has not returned a call placed on Wednesday. -
Karmeier sworn-in to second term; Retained with 60.77 percent
Rarick (left) and KarmeierIllinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier was sworn in to a second 10-year term on Dec. 1 by former Justice Philip Rarick during a ceremony at the Washington County Judicial Center in Nashville.In spite of a last minute, $2 million negative attack, Karmeier prevailed in the Nov. 4 general election.He was retained with 60.77 percent of the vote total, according to final -
Voters approve Karmeier's retention
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Anti-retention group stops payment on checks sent to Dem. committees after Karmeier camp files complaint
The organization seeking to oust Justice Lloyd Karmeier from the Illinois Supreme Court has advised the Illinois State Board of Elections that it mistakenly made payments to county Democratic organizations, but stopped payment on checks before funds were ever deposited. -
Karmeier retention committee brings in $39K; Harrison has raised $17,000 since July
KarmeierHere's a roundup of recent fundraising activity in judicial contestsIllinoisans for Karmeier:Justice Lloyd Karmeier, seeking retention to another 10-year term on the Illinois Supreme Court, established a campaign committee Aug. 20 and in about three weeks has raised $39,000.According to records online at the Illinois State Board of Elections, Karmeier's largest contribution - $10,000 - came -
St. Clair County real estate March 11-14
March 11, 2014