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Madison County real estate Jun. 8-12
An Edwardsville commercial property sold for $855,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jun. 8-12. -
Covid campaigning has Illinois Supreme Court race quiet for now, but cash starting to flow into coffers
The campaign finance committee for Democrat candidate for Illinois Supreme Court Judy Cates outraised Republican David Overstreet by a near 2 to 1 margin in the second quarter. -
Illinois schools must fully reopen in August, but teachers unions may say no
The need to fully reopen Illinois schools is growing more urgent day by day. Evidence shows the mental and emotional harm to children of not being in school is outweighing the potential harm of the coronavirus. The good news is the risk of a full-time, in-class reopening is far lower than originally feared. Other countries’ experiences show Illinois can reopen schools safely. -
Republican Ciampoli announces bid for House district held by Democrat Stuart
Lisa Ciampoli, a local nurse anesthetist and former Madison County Board member, announced her campaign as a Republican for state representative of the 112th District today. -
Fifth District affirms dismissal of school district funding dispute; Suit alleges school funding should be $15.7B instead of $350M
The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed St. Clair County Associate Judge Julie Katz’s order dismissing a funding dispute filed by 21 school districts alleging the state failed to provide the funds necessary to achieve the more rigorous and expensive learning standards required in Illinois. -
St. Clair County real estate Feb. 24-28
A Fairview Heights commercial property sold for $14,526,250 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Feb. 24-28. -
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 13-17
A Swansea commercial property sold for $1,760,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jan. 13-17. -
Attorney who grew local asbestos firm to number one in nation also became major political donor along the way
Randy Gori's lawsuits accounted for 23 percent of all civil suits in St. Clair County in 2017, 29 percent in 2018, and 39 percent in 2019. -
SEIU member dues fund Madigan campaign's defense in sexual harassment lawsuit
SEIU’s political action committees gave $113,200 to Friends of Michael J. Madigan – the same election committee the longtime Illinois House speaker used to pay legal fees in a sexual harassment lawsuit against his organization. -
In final flurry, Judge Hylla reveals retirement, state's attorney set to announce run for the bench
GRANITE CITY - Former Chief Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit David Hylla has announced his retirement, leaving the way open for an election battle for a seat on the Madison County bench. -
Depth of competition in March primary welcomed by Madison County’s GOP
SPRINGFIELD – Candidates who told voters they would run next year followed through on filing day, except Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons. -
St. Clair County real estate Oct. 21-25
A Swansea apartment building sold for $11,700,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Oct. 21-25. -
Hitzemann will seek circuit seat being vacated by Doyle; Despite abbreviated circulation period will file with max number of signatures
Monroe County State's Attorney Chris Hitzemann will seek the vacancy of Circuit Judge Dennis Doyle, who will retire at the end of his term next December. -
Former Sen. Haine now serving as overseer of elections says he will drain his own $286K warchest built over years
SPRINGFIELD – Bill Haine of Alton, double tasking in retirement from the state Senate, will regulate Illinois campaigns while spending a $286,786 surplus that his own campaigns piled up. -
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 9-13
A Fairview Heights industrial property sold for $9,050,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Sept. 9-13. -
Madison County civil docket Sept. 16-20
Madison County judges Ruth, Dugan, Smith, Stobbs, and Harrison have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for Sept. 16-20. -
Madison County civil docket September 3-6
Madison County judges Dugan, Ruth, Hylla, Smith, and Harrison have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for September 3-6. -
State Auditor Mautino's former legislative committee violated election code for 16 years, appellate court finds
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Auditor Frank Mautino’s committee for legislative campaigns violated election code for 16 years, Fourth District appellate judges ruled on Aug. 19. -
Madison County civil docket May 13-17
Madison County judges Mudge and Harrison have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for the week of May 13-17. -
Wood River voters say 'Yes' to higher sales tax, in spite of court challenge over city's support
With a little help from city officials, and in spite of protest over that help, voters in Wood River have passed a 1 percent sales tax increase by a margin of 54 to 46 percent.