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Madison County real estate Sept. 11-15
A St. Jacob property sold for more than $1.3 million as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Sept. 11-15.
St. Clair County real estate July 3-7
An O'Fallon property sold for $645,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for July 3-7.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 30-Nov. 2
Madison County circuit judges have hearings set on the civil docket for Oct. 30-Nov. 2.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Federal Government to Ensure Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, called on the federal government to implement stronger regulations to ensure behavioral health services are as available to patients as other types of health care.
IL, 32 other states sue Facebook, Insta parent Meta for allegedly 'addicting, exploiting' kids
The lawsuit filed in California accuses the social media giant of deceiving society about the allegedly addictive qualities of its social media products, including Facebook and Instagram, and the alleged societal harms those products allegedly cause
Madison County Clerk's Office initiates Voter Registration 'clean up'
The Madison County Clerk’s Office initiated the biannual Voter Registration ‘clean up’ in mid-August.
Rep. Schmidt hosting job fair in East St. Louis
Looking for a Job? Rep. Schmidt to Host Job Fair in East St. Louis
Shareholder sues United Insurance for alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A shareholder for United Insurance claims her contract was breached and she was locked out of the company due to a family dispute.
Suit alleges World Wide Technology violated Genetic Information Privacy Act
EDWARDSVILLE — A class action lawsuit against World Wide Technology alleges the company wrongfully required prospective employees to disclose genetic information.
Kit Kat, Twix cost less because Halloween treat taxes are tricky in Illinois
A spooky statute in Illinois says sweets made with flour aren’t candy. Halloween shoppers can dodge Illinois’ higher candy tax by checking ingredients.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partners Sponsor American Heart Association's Counsel for a Cause
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partners John P. Arranz, Ross W. Bartolotta, Steven E. Danekas, Michael W. Drumke, P. Stephen Fardy, George F. Fitzpatrick, Jr., McRay Judge, Timothy G. Nickels, John J. O'Sullivan, David F. Pardys, Gary C. Pinter, T. Allon Renfro, Kristine C. Reveille, Christopher T. Sheean, Robert W. Stephens and Marcie J. Vantine are proud sponsors of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Annual Chicago Counsel for a Cause on October 19.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Seventh Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Seventh Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Daniel K. Wright as associate judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Former Consul General of Venezuela in Chicago says Venezuelans, now the majority of Chicago migrants, lie to get asylum
A majority of migrants bused to Chicago over the past year are Venezuelans, including at least 59% of the 8,360 people in city shelters. Nationally, they are also now the largest group of illegal border crossers.
Raoul moves to dismiss constitutional challenge to firearm liability law
BENTON - Illinois attorney general Kwame Raoul claims U. S. District Judge Staci Yandle lacks jurisdiction over a challenge to the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act because he hasn’t started enforcing it.
Mallard Lake defendants countersue mother claiming marijuana use led to child's drowning
EDWARDSVILLE – The defendants in a case involving the drowning death of a three-year-old boy in a residential community's lake filed a countersuit against the boy's mother, claiming she was under the influence of marihuana at the time of the incident and is responsible for his death.
Grad Images moves for arbitration in BIPA class action
EAST ST. LOUIS - Iconic Inc., provider of graduation photographs on its Grad Images website, moved on Oct. 5 for arbitration of a class action claim that it invaded biometric privacy.
IL Supreme Court: No $1M award for family of man killed by Chicago cops while fleeing burglary
The Illinois Supreme Court said the slain man's accomplices should be allowed to resume their lawsuits accusing Chicago Police of excessive force for firing 76 shots into their getaway van
Beverly Farm Foundation sued for medical negligence leading to death
EDWARDSVILLE - The estate of deceased Madison County resident Carrie Lee Panyik is suing Beverly Farm Foundation (BFF) for medical negligence, which allegedly led to her death.
FBI investigating former East St. Louis official convicted of corruption
BENTON - Former federal judge Michael Reagan severely sentenced former East St. Louis Township Supervisor Oliver Hamilton to deter corruption; but according to an investigation by the FBI, a five year prison sentence didn’t deter Hamilton from possibly violating supervision terms.
What is the Invest in Kids scholarship program, and why it matters
Over 9,600 low-income students rely on the Invest in Kids scholarship program to attend schools that best fit their needs. Here’s what you need to know about the program and why it is important lawmakers extend the program this fall.