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Madison County State's Attorney Tom Gibbons

Law indicates attack on Prenzler could potentially be charged as hate crime

By The Madison County Record | Tuesday, Mar 21, 2017 @ 6:07pm

State law elevates misdemeanor battery to felony aggravated battery if a victim has turned 60, and Prenzler recently turned 61.
Man sues Aldi after tripping on pallet of pumpkins

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo | Tuesday, Feb 7, 2017 @ 10:02am

BELLEVILLE - A man is suing Aldi Inc. after he allegedly tripped on a pallet of pumpkins while shopping at a Swansea store.
Was Troy speeding ticket processed in timely fashion? Supreme Court to hear arguments Jan. 12

By Ann Maher | Monday, Jan 4, 2016 @ 4:00pm

The Illinois Supreme Court on Jan. 12 will hear oral arguments involving a speeding ticket issued in Troy, and any action it takes could alter the rules of the road. The case involves driver Christopher Geiler who was stopped by Troy police May 5, 2014, for exceeding the speed limit by 15 miles per hour.