Madison County State's Attorney
Recent News About Madison County State's Attorney
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Lawyer for Prenzler, others says Gibbons has conflict of interest in pursuing task force investigation
A lawyer for Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler and other officials whose offices were raided three weeks ago by a public corruption task force is seeking an outside prosecutor, saying State's Attorney Tom Gibbons is conflicted. -
Suspects detained 9 months under ‘SAFE’ program sue former LaSalle County SA Brian Towne, others
CHICAGO – Two men who spent nine months each in LaSalle County jail under $1 million bond seek damages from former state’s attorney Brian Towne, creator of a fake police squad that arrested them. -
Judge will decide by Wednesday whether county board member Dalton will stay on ballot
Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Dugan is expected to rule by tomorrow whether petitions of Democrat County Board member Elizabeth Dalton will withstand electoral challenge from a Republican constituent. -
Madison County's judiciary chair wants to prevent opioid litigation from resembling asbestos docket
Madison County Board member Mike Walters came out forcefully against modeling potential opioid litigation after the type of lawsuits the county is most well known for, saying the asbestos docket has been a "terrible drain" in terms of businesses that either want to leave or not locate here at all. -
Proper controls needed for contingency fee-based litigation
As we confront the toll that opioid addiction has had on the public health and safety of our community, what should we expect from our elected officials in their handling of this high stakes problem? -
Gibbons says ICJL's outreach on contingency fees for outside opioid litigators is 'propaganda'
Madison County State's Attorney Tom Gibbons issued a sharp rebuke to the Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL), calling the group's statements last week on contingency fee contracts for lawyers pursuing opioid litigation a "propaganda campaign." -
ICJL urges Madison County to reject contingency fee arrangements with outside opioid litigators
The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) is urging Madison County officials to reject the use of contingency fee arrangements with outside counsel if the county decides to join other local governments in pursuing opioid-related litigation. -
Gibbons: Still undecided if Madison County will join in opioid litigation
EDWARDSVILLE – Tom Gibbons said his Madison County State’s Attorney’s office is still deciding if it will become involved in litigation that dozens of local governments across the country are taking up in what he calls the “fight of a generation.” -
Former prosecutor in age discrimination case seeks to withdraw confession, and lawsuit
Former Madison County prosecutor Julia Matoesian seeks to withdraw a confession her former attorney entered on her behalf in an age discrimination suit she also seeks to withdraw against State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons and the county. -
Madison County prosecutor Rachelle Aud Crowe announces candidacy for State Senate
Madison County prosecutor Rachelle Aud Crowe announced her candidacy in the Democratic Primary for Illinois’ 56th Senate District on Wednesday. -
Softball tournament supporting Collisville officer with cancer scheduled for tomorrow
The Madison County Democrats have partnered with law enforcement for the first time to arrange a softball tournament fundraiser for Collinsville officer Chris Warren following his cancer diagnosis. -
Three strikes and SAFE is out!
If law enforcement officials don't have to obey a law, why would anyone else? -
Illinois Supreme Court says State's Attorneys cannot make traffic stops absent police investigations; Concludes SAFE units are unauthorized
The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the Third District Appellate Court’s decision that the La Salle County State’s Attorney’s Felony Enforcement (SAFE) unit does not have the authority to conduct traffic stops and make arrests as part of its independent drug investigations. -
Mudge seeks retention to second term; Longest-serving judge in state Matoesian also on ballot
The Madison County Circuit Court will have both Circuit Court Judges William A. Mudge and Andy Matoesian coming up for retention on the November ballot. -
I-LAW: Take judicial races seriously; 'good judges matter'
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch executive director Travis Akin advises voters in southern Illinois to take several upcoming judicial races in November seriously and "do their homework." -
GOP candidate for MC State's Attorney prioritizes crime deterrence
“The state’s attorney job is not to have a high conviction rate," said Republican candidate for Madison County State's Attorney, Ron Williams. "That’s not the right metric to use. The state’s attorney should be deterring crime.” -
Haine and Haida among top IMRF beneficiaries in state; Though adequately funded, critic says pension system 'just as efficient at stealing taxpayer wealth'
The top Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) beneficiaries in Madison and St. Clair counties are among the state's highest paid. And both of them - a lawmaker and a judge - are accruing benefits in other pension systems that will provide even more tax payer-supported income for life when they retire a second time. -
Only one in seven local judicial candidates raised funds in fourth quarter
Only one of seven circuit court candidates in Madison and St. Clair counties raised funds in the fourth quarter of 2015. Madison County Circuit Court Judge William Mudge received $35,150 in individual campaign contributions, half of which were not itemized. In the itemized contributions, Mudge's campaign committee received $17,425 through 62 donations, none of which exceeded $500. -
Man convicted of aggravated battery to child sues MC State's Attorney claiming defamation
A man who was convicted in January on four counts of aggravated battery to a child, and sentenced Tuesday to 24 years in prison, filed suit against Madison County State's Attorney Tom Gibbons and another individual for statements they made on TV and social media regarding his case. -
Prosecutors failed to act on behalf of cheated property owners
Years after U.S. Attorney Steve Wigginton put disgraced Madison County Treasurer and his co conspirators behind bars in a tax rigging scheme, defrauded homeowners have yet to receive one penny of restitution.