Justice Mary Ann McMorrow From start to finish, the year 2005 has been packed with dramatic events. The Record's editorial board has selected the following as the 10 most compelling stories of 2005:
Madison County Circuit Judge George Moran's abrupt decision not to seek retention in 2006 has potential candidates positioning for favor in the March 21 primary.
Steve Stobbs For legal eagles and passionate politicos, the much-anticipated announcement of who will replace retired Judge Phillip Kardis in Madison County's Third Circuit is a real nail-biter.
The blare of honking horns on North Main Street in Edwardsville simmered to silence Tuesday as Madison County workers ended a near two-week strike, and returned to work.
Former Circuit Judge Phillip Kardis While there is no timetable for filling the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Madison County Circuit Judge Phillip Kardis, an announcement could be made soon.
In its effort to avert a strike and maintain business as usual, Madison County officials are dropping a "two tier" pay plan and offering a four-year contract to a union threatening to walk out.
A showdown between Madison County union employees and an elected board that controls its wages and benefits is coming to a head on Main Street in Edwardsville.
Dr. Burger An against-all-odds legislative victory for medical liability reform advocates unfolded as Governor Rod Blagojevich finally signed the state's medical liability reform bill into law Thursday. It would have automatically become law Friday had he not signed it.
Judge Kardis Faced with the third judicial appointment since winning the Illinois Supreme Court race last year, Justice Lloyd Karmeier's influence in reshaping local courts is beginning to unfold
Intruders at the Madison County Administration Building in Edwardsville—who looted and vandalized several offices in the four-floor building sometime overnight Wednesday—will face felony criminal charges, according to Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz.
As expected, U.S. President George W. Bush used Madison County's Gateway Convention Center as a bully pulpit Wednesday afternoon, calling on Congress to take action on tort reform this year.
Filing a lawsuit in the Third Judicial Circuit's Civil Division will cost the public more beginning in January. Indeed, most, but not all, fees are on the rise.
Dr. Morris Kugler After one year, several rallies and nearly 30,000 thousand letters, the organizers of SMASH (Southern Illinois Medical Alliance for the Survival of Healthcare) are about to learn if their efforts have had a bearing on electors in Madison, St. Clair and other Southern Illinois counties.