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Motorist alleges driver made illegal U-turn, caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist sues another driver for allegedly causing a collision while attempting a make U-turn.
Illinois loses more people faster to other states during COVID-19 pandemic
Illinois, California and New York shrank the most and lost people fastest during the COVID-19 pandemic. Texas and Florida grew the most. Idaho, Utah and Montana grew the fastest.
Gerrymanderers invade your local courthouse
When the political party in power draws new district lines to increase its share of seats and squeeze the other party into near nothingness, it is called gerrymandering. That is what Illinois Democrats did this past year with congressional and state legislative districts.
Destroying democracy to save democracy, JB Pritzker style
Law professor Jonathan Turley wrote on Thursday condemning how Democratic groups and commentators are seeking to remove as many as 120 Republicans from ballots in the name of democracy. Turley is nationally recognized for his objectivity and impartiality, earning his newsletter, Res Ipsa Loquitur, an astounding 55 million subscribers.
Madison County Health Committee passes resolution denouncing COVID-19 vaccine, testing mandates
The Madison County Health Department Committee passed a resolution denouncing vaccine mandates, mandatory testing, terminations and exclusions due to COVID-19 vaccination status.
Six sources of Chicago Teachers Union power
The Chicago Teachers Union has walked out on Chicago’s kids once again. It’s the fifth time in the last ten years.
Madison County real estate Nov. 29-Dec. 3
An Edwardsville land parcel sold for $2,100,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Nov. 29-Dec. 3.
St. Clair County real estate Sep. 20-24
A Millstadt farm property sold for $1,504,800 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Sep. 20-24.
Madison County civil docket Jan. 17-21
Madison County judges Ruth and Smith have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jan. 17-21.
Davis Highlights Constituent Services in 2021: Over 2,100 Constituents Helped
Davis Highlights Constituent Services in 2021: Over 2,100 Constituents Helped.
Illinois Supreme Court Announces New Policy on Portable Electronic Devices
Illinois Supreme Court Announces New Policy on Portable Electronic Devices.
Judicial redistricting legislation is 'unmitigated disaster,' AOIC director says in email to chief judges
The director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts called legislation creating subcircuits in Madison County and other courts "an unmitigated disaster."
Florida plaintiff in Enfamil lawsuit wants case remanded to Madison County
EAST ST. LOUIS – David Cates of Swansea, counsel for a Florida client in U.S. district court on a claim that milk product Enfamil caused a baby to die, wants to take the case back to Madison County circuit court where it started.
Bankruptcy discharged before debtors tell court about stake in injury suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Bankruptcy trustee Russell Simon of Swansea should take the first chunk of any judgment that David Hoffman of Pontoon Beach might win from a crash suit in U.S. district court, defendant Boise Cascade argued on Jan. 4.
Illinois has been subject to Pritzker's emergency powers for nearly 22 months; Where does this power come from?
Illinois’ emergency management statute grants the governor broad powers to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the General Assembly has shown no interest in amending it.
Former board member, mayor suggests MC hire more deputies after two-hour response time to smash-and-grab burglaries
Former board member and mayor of Edwardsville Hal Patton raised concerns with the Madison County Judiciary Committee after it took deputies approximately two hours to respond to vehicle burglaries last month at an Edwardsville property. Major Jeff Connor, who serves as the Madison County Sheriff Chief Deputy, explained that several emergency calls came in at the same time, creating a delay for the non-emergency call.
Madison County Judiciary Committee members call bill creating judicial subcircuits 'appalling,' urge county board to denounce the measure
Members of the Madison County Judiciary Committee condemned a bill creating gerrymandered judicial subcircuits within the Third Judicial Circuit and the secrecy with which it was passed.
Two Armstrong Teasdale Attorneys Appointed to Office Managing Attorney Roles
Two Armstrong Teasdale Attorneys Appointed to Office Managing Attorney Roles.
Arizona Beverages accused of misrepresentation and fraud in labeling of Mucho Mango Fruit Cocktail
EAST ST. LOUIS - A class action alleges Arizona mislabels its "Mucho Mango" juice as being "fortified" but lacks the FDA requirements for vitamin C fortification.
Semi driver alleges another tractor-trailer caused rollover crash on I-57
EAST ST. LOUIS - A tractor-trailer driver is suing the operator of another tractor-trailer after his tandem tires allegedly became dislodged and caused a rollover crash.