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Illinois court rejects AG's attempt to remove governor
Madigan SPRINGFIELD - In a blow to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's efforts to oust embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the state Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected her lawsuit to transfer the governor's powers to Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn. -
Lawmaker says constituents 'overwhelmingly' favor special election
Stephens Illinois House Republicans are upset that members adjourned Monday's session without voting on whether to hold a special election for the vacant U.S. Senate seat, said state Rep. Ron Stephens. -
Kay joins chorus in calling for Blagojevich's ouster
Kay Glen Carbon businessman and former candidate for state representative Dwight Kay is again calling on the General Assembly to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich who was arrested yesterday on political corruption charges. -
AG threatens to seek indicted governor's ouster
Madigan SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan on Wednesday reiterated her call for Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign amid his federal indictment, threatening to go to the state Supreme Court to oust her fellow Democrat. -
Political patronage target feels vindicated by Blagojevich arrest
A photo taken early in the primary season in Iowa. 'Illinoisans for Obama', with the exception of the senator from Iowa, include (bottom row from left) Hermon Betts, Mary DeAngelo, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Ray Coleman and Marge Francois. Top row: Barbara Henderson and Matt Hawkins. Ray Coleman of Fairview Heights feels some vindication over the public corruption arrest of Gov. Rod Blagojevich. -
Blagojevich: 'So sad' say locals
Blagojevich "It's just sad," remarked the former chairman of Madison County Republican Central Committee. -
Everything you need to know about Illinois politics
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Obama's most telling appointment
The most telling appointment Barack Obama has made since becoming President-elect has nothing to do with his Cabinet or senior advisors. -
Belleville doctor drops lawsuit over bailout bill
A Belleville doctor has voluntarily dismissed his request for a restraining order against Congress and President Bush. -
Tort reformers wary of Obama presidency
Obama Efforts to restore fairness and balance to the nation's courts could take a step backward if Democrat Barack Obama is elected president today, tort reform advocates said Tuesday. -
Doctor asks federal judge to issue restraining order stopping bailout bill
EAST ST. LOUIS-A Belleville doctor is asking a federal judge to bar President George W. Bush from enforcing the congressionally-approved financial industry bailout bill. -
Asbestos giant SimmonsCooper spent big on Sen. Biden
Delaware AG Beau Biden SimmonsCooper attorneys, staff and relatives contributed more than $160,000 to campaigns of Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden after the firm began filing asbestos suits through a Delaware firm that employed Biden's son, Beau Biden. -
'Audacity of Arrogance' applies to senators
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Excerpts: Gilbert digs deep in decision to dismiss Travelers PPO suit
BENTON – U.S. District Judge Philip Gilbert didn't just read briefs as he pondered whether to dismiss a class action suit against Travelers Insurance. -
For Wexstten and Sauerberg
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Merck attorney objects to Schwaller's petition for new Vioxx trial
An attorney for Merck Pharmaceutical says that the plaintiff who lost Madison County's first Vioxx trial in March should not be granted a new one. -
Capping USF Fund will severely impact Illinois
John Rooney We cannot afford to cap USF funding for wireless customers, because we cannot afford to leave rural America behind. -
Selecting the next associate: Do the right thing
...[T]he circuit judges are charged by statute to select the best lawyer for the job. Not the most popular, not the prettiest, not the one that provides the most political advantage. But the best. -
Test your counselor's knowledge with 'Stump Your Lawyer!'
Zaharoff Which states have laws that limit ballpark owners' liability to fans hit by foul balls? -
Lawyer for Schwaller seeks new Vioxx trial
John Driscoll Attorney John Driscoll is asking Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to give his client a new trial, alleging the judge did not weigh all evidence when granting a directed verdict for Merck on one count of defective design during the county's first Vioxx trial.