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Threlkeld, Sholar plan to run in newly drawn Subcircuit they were drawn out of
Madison County Circuit Judges Chris Threlkeld and Amy Sholar plan to seek election in the newly gerrymandered Subcircuit 1, after being carved out of contention through an act of the Democratically-controlled state legislature.
Motorist alleges injuries from collision at Belt Line Road intersection
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is suing another driver who allegedly ran a red light, causing a Collinsville collision.
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action as of January 7, 2022
Gov. Pritzker Takes Bill Action as of January 7, 2022.
Attorney General Raoul Files Opening Brief With Appellate Court in Lawsuit to Ensure Equal Rights Amendment Is Recognized as 28th Amendment
Attorney General Raoul Files Opening Brief With Appellate Court in Lawsuit to Ensure Equal Rights Amendment Is Recognized as 28th Amendment.
Officials blast 'Chicago machine' judicial power grab in Madison County; 'Diversity was not the objective, they've had control for decades'
GOP officials are objecting to legislation they say was written "by the Chicago machine" to specifically carve out of contention two Madison County Republican circuit judges planning to run this November for the seats they currently occupy by appointment.
Homeowner alleges door company delivered wrong door, refused refund
EDWARDSVILLE -- A Highland homeowner is suing a door company for delivering the wrong decorative garage door and then refusing to refund her down payment.
Hipskind & McAninch attorneys named 2022 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Belleville attorneys John Hipskind and Brady McAninch have both been named 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Motorist sues over Christmas Eve crash in Wood River parking lot
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist alleges another driver collided with her parked vehicle while backing up in a Wood River parking lot on Christmas Eve.
SWIC co-insurer denies liability in suit seeking coverage for rape case involving transit bus
A co-insurer for Southwestern Illinois College argues that it is not responsible for defending a rape case involving a St. Clair County transit bus because its policy only covers educational operations.
Democrats torpedo two Madison County Republican judges with stealth legislation
What attorneys live in Madison County's newly drawn Subcircuit 1?
Rosenstengel grants Apple's request to redact portions of BIPA complaint over facial recognition technology
Chief District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel grants Apple’s request to maintain sealed portions of a lawsuit alleging facial recognition technology used in the Photos App violates BIPA, supporting Apple’s claim that unsealing the information would give its competitors an advantage.
ARDC files complaint against former U.S. Attorney Wigginton citing three DUIs in three years
SPRINGFIELD – Former U.S. attorney Stephen Wigginton deserves discipline for driving drunk, according to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.
Plummer on passage of judicial gerrymandering: Our court system is being politicized
What happened (Wednesday) evening, once again in the dark of night, is a historic and extreme political power grab committed by politicians who have decided they want to change the rules because they no longer like how the people of Illinois are voting.
LIVE WEB - Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Intellectual Property Ideas on January 11, 2021
LIVE WEB - Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Intellectual Property Ideas on January 11, 2021.
Update on legislative proposal to gerrymander judiciary in Madison and Bond counties
The House Redistricting Committee on Wednesday afternoon passed an amendment that would create new judicial subcircuits in Madison and Bond counties' Third Judicial Circuit.
Illinois sees among worst spending drops early in COVID-19 pandemic
While the start of the COVID-19 pandemic caused consumer spending to drop across the U.S., the decline was worse in Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s harsher restrictions appear to be the culprit.
Covid concerns prompt St. Clair County Court to continue proceedings
The office of St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson has announced that effective Monday, Jan. 10. all traffic and misdemeanor matters are continued.
Suit alleges benzene used in Procter & Gamble aerosol deodorant products
EAST ST. LOUIS - A class action was filed against Procter & Gamble, alleging it fails to inform consumers that benzene is present in its aerosol antiperspirant products.
What about Black voting rights in St. Clair County?
On the second-to-last day of last year, a three-judge panel at federal court in Chicago ruled that the latest comedy on political redistricting, starring top Illinois Democrats, did not violate the voting rights of racial minorities because it was clearly done for no other reason but partisan political advantage.
Alcoa sued for costs associated with East St. Louis site remediation
EAST ST. LOUIS - The U.S. is suing an aluminum manufacturer in East St. Louis after costs were incurred while trying to address elevated levels of toxic materials in the area.