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Mudge continues non-essential court matters to Feb. 1
Madison County Chief Judge William Mudge continued all non-essential court matters to Feb. 1, 2021, “given the recent record number of COVID-19 infections and its rapid resurgence within Madison County.” -
Case activity for Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas vs CDC - Carbondale, LLC on Dec. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas against CDC - Carbondale, LLC on Dec. 17. -
Madison County Circuit Court issues new orders in response to 'record' COVID-19 numbers
In response to the COVID-19 resurgence, Madison County Chief Judge Bill Mudge ordered that only essential court matters and proceedings will be heard in order to “protect the health and safety of court patrons, staff, judges and the general public.” -
Every Illinois school parent, teacher should know these COVID-19 facts
Many Illinois school districts are shutting down in-class learning due to the jump in COVID cases, but another set of numbers argue that schools should stay open – and in fact, open even more. -
Illinois’ own COVID-19 data reveals the state’s coronavirus policy is upside down – Wirepoints
A Wirepoints review of last month’s COVID-19 data reveals just how flawed Illinois’ response to the coronavirus continues to be. The recent spike in cases has the government shutting down large parts of the state again in a brute-force approach, when its efforts should, instead, be hyper-focused on the elderly and opening up the economy for everyone else. -
Important COVID-19 policy decisions should not be based solely on so-called 'positivity rate'
I have grave concerns about the numbers that the State of Illinois (and other states) are using to make decisions about closing down large facets of our economy. The so-called “positivity rate” doesn’t tell us the full story about what is happening in the community with this disease. -
Second Madison County felony trial begins after six-month delay due to COVID-19 pandemic
After Madison County saw its first felony jury trial in more than six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State’s Attorney’s Office announced that its jury trial teams are back. -
QA with Prenzler and Daiber; What are biggest challeges facing Madison County?
With early voting beginning in less than two weeks, incumbent Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler, Republican, and his Democrat challenger Bob Daiber, former regional superintendent of schools, answered a few questions that are on top of mind for voters. -
The Karens come out for Pritzker
Enough with the masks, the social distancing, and the sheltering in place! We need to get back to work! We want our lives back! -
IL health organizations file brief supporting Pritzker's COVID-19 orders in Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce's suit
Several Illinois health organizations filed a brief in support of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 executive orders in the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce’s suit seeking declaratory judgment and injunctive relief. -
Some King Corona observations
Folks, we must not live in fear. Romans 8:28 teaches us that “in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” We should turn to our Creator, seek his face and pray that He will heal our land. Take courage. -
lllinois' overly-restrictive shutdown rules make it a national outlier
A New York Times article provides a fresh state-by-state look at which states are reopening and which are still shut down due to COVID-19. Notably, Illinois was one of the first to shut down and it will be one of the last to reopen. -
Madison County Board of Health votes to re-open; Businesses urged to first consult with insurers
Despite some liability and funding concerns, the Madison County Board of Health voted to begin reopening the county with 26 voting for the resolution and two voting against it Tuesday. -
Prenzler releases proposed resolution, guidelines for reopening Madison County; Board of Health expected to vote today
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler released the updated proposed resolution and guidelines to re-open Madison County ahead of today’s County Board of Health meeting. -
Seven facts that tell us Illinoisans can and must get back to work
On March 20, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order requiring residents to stay at home in response to COVID-19. -
Ten lessons from an old friend that just survived an ugly bout with COVID-19
An old friend of mine from my childhood years in Georgia just survived an ugly bout with Covid-19. -
Southern District of Illinois authorizes video and telephone conferencing in criminal proceedings
EAST ST. LOUIS - Chief District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel issued an order Monday allowing for the use of video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing for certain criminal proceedings, effective immediately, for the following:• Detention hearings under 18 U.S.C. -
Federal courts in East St. Louis and Benton will continue with essential proceedings, but closed to public
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, with courthouses in East St. Louis and Benton, will remain open and continue to perform essential functions during the COVID-19 outbreak, however, new restrictions have been ordered. -
Third Judicial Circuit extends COVID-19 precautions; Only essential proceedings will be heard until further notice
The Third Judicial Circuit is extending its precautions in response to the increasing COVID-19 coronavirus concerns, according to a Friday press release by Chief Judge William Mudge. -
Election officials say all precincts will be staffed in Madison, St. Clair counties, in spite of election judges calling off service
Election officials in Madison and St. Clair counties are dealing with a significant number of calls from election judges seeking to be excused from service on primary election day on Tuesday over concerns about the spread of coronavirus. But both counties expect to have all precincts staffed and safe.