Latest News
QVC sued after man became stuck on inversion table and suffocated
EAST ST. LOUIS – Sandra Northway of Alton sued the makers of Teeter inversion tables and the QVC shopping network in U.S. district court on May 9, claiming a defective table caused her husband Robert Northway to asphyxiate upside down.
Prenzler: MESD wants more compensation through bill sponsored by Hoffman
On April 26, Rep. Jay Hoffman, D - Belleville, sponsored HB 0476 that will allow MESD to pay for life, health, accident, hospital and medical insurance for employees and commissioners, but of course employees already receive health insurance.
Court activity on May 15: Dennis Lemke vs Chevron U., Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dennis Lemke against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 15: 'Sbsummons Issued As To Chevron U.s.a., Inc., Syngenta Ag, And Syngenta Crop Protection, Llc. Originals Mailed To Counsel For Service. (csb) (entered: 05/15/2023)'.
Court activity on May 15: Ronald Webb vs Chevron U., Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ronald Webb against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 15: 'Sbsummonses Issued As To Chevron U.s.a., Inc., Syngenta Ag, And Syngenta Crop Protection, Llc. Originals Mailed To Attorney Stackhouse. (kek) (entered: 05/15/2023)'.
4 ways Springfield should combat 'Comed 4' corruption
A jury found all “ComEd Four” defendants guilty of bribing Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan in exchange for favorable legislation. It was an alarm for Springfield lawmakers that half-measures don’t work and lasting ethics reform is needed in Illinois.
Illinois' Covid disaster ends after 1,155 days
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s 42nd and final disaster proclamation has expired after 1,155 days in a state of emergency. Illinois was 1 of only 6 states still under emergency orders because of the pandemic.
'Anti-doxing' bill passed by Illinois General Assembly will punish legitimate advocacy and stifle constitutionally protected speech
An awful, unconstitutional piece of legislation that should have been opposed by Democrats and Republicans alike passed unanimously in the Illinois House and Senate. It now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker for signature. The only significant opposition came from the ACLU of Illinois. They are right to oppose it.
Genetic testing facility sued over false paternity test results
An Effingham family is suing a genetic testing facility for allegedly providing false paternity test results, breaking up the family and leading to years of assault for the child who learned the truth through Ancestry.com 30 years later.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Margaret Mullen To Second District Appellate Court
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the assignment of Judge Margaret J. Mullen, Ret. to the 2nd District Appellate Court. Judge Mullen is being assigned to fill the vacancy created by the death of Justice Donald C. Hudson on April 11, 2023.
Case activity for Daryl A. Bridges vs Syngenta Agent on May 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Daryl A. Bridges against Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12.
Court activity on May 12: Mollie Z. Yates vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mollie Z. Yates against Chevron U. Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12.
Case activity for Ahnoc Soto Campos vs Syngenta Agent on May 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ahnoc Soto Campos against Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12.
Case activity for Florio Flavio vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Florio Flavio against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12.
Case activity for Ronald Webb vs Chevron U., Inc. on May 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ronald Webb against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12.
Case activity for Bill Wilson vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bill Wilson against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12.
Court activity on May 12: Kenneth W. Meadows vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kenneth W. Meadows against Chevron U. Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12.
Case activity for Terry Lamar Allums vs Syngenta Agent on May 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kristie C. Allums and Terry Lamar Allums against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent, Syngenta Corporation and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12.
Case activity for Billy Lowe vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Billy Lowe against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12.
Court activity on May 12: Art Steele vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Art Steele against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12: 'Sbcomplaint Against Chevron U.s.a., Inc., Syngenta Ag, Syngenta Crop Protection, Llc, Filed By Art Steele. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Chavez, Mark) (entered: 05/12/2023)'.
Case activity for Dennis Lemke vs Chevron U., Inc. on May 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dennis Lemke against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 12.