Madison County
Recent News About Madison County
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Republican primary election results for Madison County Board
Several Madison County Board seats were contested in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. -
Slusser defeats incumbent Prenzler for Madison County Chairman nomination
Chris Slusser defeated incumbent Kurt Prenzler by a 24-point margin for the Madison County Board Chairman nomination in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. -
Madison, St. Clair Counties adjusting well to SAFE-T Act mandates, but see increased demand on public defenders
Despite growing pains, Madison and St. Clair counties report success in enacting sweeping, unfunded changes to the court system mandated under the state’s new SAFE-T Act, including the nation’s first no-cash bond system. -
Asbestos attorney Julian applies for Madison Co. judgeship; Critic says enough with Dems crowding bench - try 'diversity of thought'
Twelve area attorneys have applied for the associate judge position that opened after Sarah Smith was elected circuit judge in Madison County in November, including the co-founder of what has become a national asbestos law firm. -
Madison County not liable for policies at children's exchange center, appeals court affirms
A man who claimed that a Madison County child custody exchange center violated the Illinois Civil Rights Act by unfairly making non-residential parents - usually fathers - wait longer than residential parents has had his lawsuit tossed. -
Former Gibbons’ investigator who resigned amidst harassment claims gets glowing job reference
ALTON – Kevin Hendricks, who resigned as chief investigator for State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons after employees alleged sexual harassment and retaliation, has applied for a job as an Alton police officer. -
Applications for associate judge in Third Circuit due Jan. 7
Attorneys residing in the Third Judicial Circuit have until Jan. 7 to file an application to become the circuit’s new associate judge. -
Former employee reaches settlement in suit against Madison County recorder of deeds
Worker alleged she was fired for reporting misconduct -
Gori arrested for DUI in Edwardsville on eve of Thanksgiving; expected to appear in court Wednesday
Asbestos attorney Randy Gori is expected to appear in court Wednesday morning on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. -
Monsanto again seeks review of appellate decision that cast doubt on settlement of 11,256 pollution claims
SPRINGFIELD – For a second time, Monsanto has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to review a Fifth District appellate court opinion that vacated a good faith order in a settlement between Monsanto and 11,256 plaintiffs. -
Madison County voters approve Second Amendment sanctuary referendum
Madison County voters overwhelming approved a measure securing it as a 2nd Amendment sanctuary county. -
Madison County government stays in Republican control; Democrats stays firmly in control in St. Clair County
Results of county board races in Madison and St. Clair was a tale of two counties on election night. -
Alton, Godfrey split on referendums eliminating township government
Godfrey residents voted to eliminate township government while Alton voters rejected the referendum. -
New category in ICJL evaluation names sleeping judge and others to 'Behaving Badly' list
"Judges Behaving Badly" is a new category being used by the Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) to assess judges seeking retention in next week's general election. -
Spending in Overstreet-Hoerner pales in comparison to $1.7M trial lawyer-funded '16 races
MOUNT VERNON – Democrats who spent $1,731,670.25 on a pair of Fifth District appellate court races two years ago haven’t come close to matching that support for current candidate Kevin Hoerner. -
State police reports show St. Clair Co. had highest homicide rate in state from 2010-16
SPRINGFIELD – St. Clair County posted the state’s highest homicide rate from 2010 to 2016, and ranked near the top in rape, robbery, burglary, and aggravated assault and battery, according to annual state police reports. -
Illinois National Guard on standby to thwart foreign cyber attacks on election day
While a Russian hack into the state's voter database didn't alter election results in 2016, the threat of a more serious attack this year motivated Illinois election officials to partner with one of the most highly-trained cyber security forces around to deal in real time with potential breaches. -
'People are motivated' says organizer of taxpayer revolt rally, set Oct. 24
COLLINSVILLE – Inspired by a desire to take action against out of control taxation, a “Taxpayer Revolt Rally” is set to take place Oct. 24 in Collinsville, just ahead of an election that could be considered a referendum on the hot topic. -
Taxpayer revolt rally set next week gaining interest among GOP base and candidates
A “taxpayer revolt rally” is set to take place next Wednesday in Collinsville in opposition to what organizers say are “extreme taxes” being proposed as solutions to the state’s disastrous financial situation. -
North Illinois Street crash leads to lawsuit
A motorist faces a lawsuit after allegedly rear-ending another vehicle.