Wood River Township
Recent News About Wood River Township
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Wood River homeowner alleges township employee failed to disclose prior injuries during lawsuit discovery
EDWARDSVILLE – Wood River homeowner Joanna Hendricks seeks sanctions against Benjamin Dona of Bethalto, claiming he failed to disclose previous injuries. -
In the red hot battle for Madison County Treasurer, here are endorsements for candidates Slusser, Hulme
Candidates in the most contenious Madison County-wide race have laid out their endorsements to help inform Republican base voters who don't often have to decide contested local primaries. -
Woman ordered to show cause in suit alleging false arrest after counsel withdraws over 'breakdown of the attorney-client relationship'
An East Alton woman who claims she was falsely arrested and prosecuted by Wood River officers has been ordered to show cause why her federal lawsuit shouldn’t be dismissed for lack of prosecution. -
Battle for seat of Madison County Treasurer will take place in GOP primary
Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser, Republican, announced his campaign for re-election, saying he has plans to build on his track record of success. -
Madison County Board passes resolution to reduce voting precincts, saving county $30K per election
The Madison County Board voted to establish new precinct boundaries, reducing the number of voting precincts from 225 to 191. -
Wood River Township moves to dismiss business owner's suit over flooding dispute
Wood River Township seeks to dismiss a local business owner’s lawsuit accusing it of causing the plaintiff’s business to flood and says he could sufficiently petition the government for relief through other means after he was allegedly banned from the township office. -
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on June 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on June 8 in the suits below: -
June 8: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "440 civil rights: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "440 civil rights: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on June 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Case activity for Tim Hartweger vs Wood River Township on June 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tim Hartweger against Wood River Township on June 8. -
Smith receives $47,000 in campaign contributions from Simmons firm, attorneys in September
Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith has received more than $56,000 in campaign contributions since Sept. 1, with approximately 84 percent of those contributions coming from the Simmons Hanly Conroy firm and its attorneys. -
Trump delegate McRae reflects on last week's Republican National Convention
Local President Trump delegate and Madison County Board member Tom McRae called last week’s Republican National Convention an “overwhelming success.” -
Madison County votes likely to play big part in GOP primary race for Illinois Supreme Court
Sentiment in voter rich Madison County could play a pivotal role in who southern Illinoisans elect to the state Supreme Court. -
Madison County offering 28 sites for Christmas tree recycling
Now that Christmas is over, what do you do with your tree and holiday trash? Recycle. -
Incumbent Bristow elected Representative for 111th District
Incumbent Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton) defeated Republican Mike Babcock by a margin of 50.5 to 49.5 percent for Illinois' 111th House District. -
At $3.4 million, Bristow-Babcock race in 111th is most expensive in state, report says
Which House race in the State of Illinois has run the most expensive campaign this season? -
Wood River Township intervenes in employee’s personal injury suit
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder granted Wood River Township’s petition to intervene in an employee’s lawsuit against a homeowner alleging he injured his shoulder when attempting to pick up a bag full of rocks. -
Jury trial scheduled in former Wood River Township employee's suit
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth scheduled a jury trial in a former Wood River Township employee’s suit alleging wrongful termination. -
Local governments challenged by underfunded pension plans; Candidate for governor calls for amending constitution
With Illinois homeowners paying close to the highest property taxes in the country, and its residents shouldering the highest public pension debt relative to income, how local governments deal with the growing problem is a tale of two cities, so to speak. -
Beiser stepping down from State House one year early; Bristow appointed Monday
State Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Alton) has resigned the seat he has held since 2004, likely providing the benefit of incumbency for the Democrat candidate seeking to succeed him. -
Wood River Township, assessor deny liability in wrongful termination suit for 'at-will employee'
The Wood River Township and its assessor answered a former employee’s wrongful termination complaint arguing that they are entitled to immunity when performing discretionary duties for an at-will employee.