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Defendant accused in bid rigging scheme responds to plaintiffs’ motion to set a trial date
Auctioneer James Foley, who is accused of participating in a bid-rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon, argues that a hearing should be postponed until the plaintiffs establish a class notice plan and respond to numerous motions seeking summary judgment -
Trial date to be set in Madison County bid rigging suit
Visiting judge J. Marc Kelly of Fayette County will hear motions to set a trial date and briefing schedule in a class action alleging a several tax buyers participated in a bid-rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon. -
Madison County yet to make up mind over whether to join growing number of opioid suits
As counties, municipalities, Native American tribes, now even the White House, pile on with lawsuits filed against the producers of opioids, Madison County continues to debate whether to get involved. -
Fifth District affirms Becker’s order denying request to appropriate VAC funds for attorney’s fees; Becker praised for maintaining status quo
The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed Clinton County Associate Judge William Becker’s order denying veteran services officer Brad Lavite’s request to pay attorney’s fees with funds intended for assisting Madison County veterans. -
Rauner vetoes legislation that would have replaced Republican with Democrat at helm of MESD
Governor Bruce Rauner on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have reshaped the Metro East Sanitary District, saying the legislation - sponsored by local Democrat legislators - was a politically-motivated attempt to undercut the board led by Republican Steve Adler. -
Vote 'Yes' to make Madison County a Second Amendment sanctuary county
Americans are not weak, you are not weak, but if we allow weak political leaders to make decisions for us, we are complicit in where we are being led...where our children are being led. -
Judiciary Committee chair addresses rumors falsely accusing Republicans of cutting jobs
At a Madison County Judiciary Committee meeting earlier this month, committee chair Mike Walters addressed concerns that individuals are "spreading rumors" that Republican committee members are attempting to make job cuts. -
Visiting judge finds conflict of interest exists in MC raid case; Notes ease of indictment in 'ham sandwich' remark
Visiting Associate Judge Jerry Crisel of the Second Judicial Circuit concluded that a conflict of interest does exist in regards to a raid at the county administration building five months ago. -
State legislature passes bill that reshapes Republican-controlled board in Metro-East
Democrat lawmakers pushed a bill through Springfield last week that will reshape a local government board under Republican control. -
Madison County board approves $14M for jail renovation project despite chairman's opposition
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County's jail renovation project moved forward May 16 with the approval of a $14 million upgrade by the county board despite the opposition of its chairman and county administrator. -
Gibbons maintains he's not conflicted in raid investigation; Petitioners press for independence at hearing
At a hearing to determine whether a conflict of interest exists in regards to a raid at the county administration building four months ago, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons said the claim is premature and he would appoint civil counsel for county officials in the event of an indictment. -
Gibbons files motion to stay discovery pending conflict of interest ruling; No charges four months after raid
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons filed a motion to stay all discovery in a case involving a Jan. 10 raid on Madison County offices until the court has determined if a conflict of interest exists. -
Special prosecutors for everyone!
For the new craze of impugning the integrity of senior law enforcement officials and requesting the appointment of special prosecutors, we can thank, among others, fired former FBI Director James Comey. -
Herndon denies Madison County officials’ move to dismiss Lavite’s First Amendment lawsuit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Madison County must defend retaliation claims of Veteran Assistance Superintendent Bradley Lavite, U.S. District Judge David Herndon decided on March 29. -
Defendants seek summary judgment in Madison County bid rigging suit
Several defendants accused of participating in an alleged bid-rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon seek summary judgment from the plaintiffs’ third amended complaint. -
Incumbent county board member Dalton defeats challenger in Dem primary battle
Madison County Board member Liz Dalton has defeated challenger Alexis Hitt for the Democrat nomination to a County Board seat covering Collinsville in District 28. -
Requirements for political candidates should be sensible, and fairly enforced
Some fancy restaurants have dress codes, insisting that male patrons wear coats and ties on the premises and sometimes have extras on hand to loan out for those who show up in shirt sleeves. -
Staples and politics in Madison County: Ballot access survivor will be tested in primary
Election laws sometimes can produce unfair results even when all that a civic minded citizen wants to do is fulfill a noble purpose - public service. A lawyer familiar with ballot access case law sees it this way: "They are the rules that we all live with, and the rules are the rules." -
White House to nominate Brad Maxwell as U.S. Marshal; Shares vision of 'Making America Safe Again'
WASHINGTON - Brad Maxwell, 46, of Edwardsville will be nominated by President Trump to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois, according to a White House press release issued today. -
1 percent sales tax in Madison County is a double whammy
Has your school board ever reduced your property tax?