News from 2004
Coattail effect is nominal in Metro East
While the victory of Republican candidate for Illinois Supreme Court Lloyd Karmeier was impressive, the coattail effect was moderate at best in St. Clair and Madison County.
Pirates pitcher Boyd sued in Madison County Court
Pittsburgh Pirates minor league pitcher Jason Boyd, an Edwardsville native, faces yet another legal problem in Madison County.
Granite City man, lacking love for thy neighbor, sues
A heated battle between neighbors over earthen berms, concrete dams and the loss of tranquility has erupted into a new Madison County lawsuit.
New Lawsuits: Thursday, Nov. 4
Fresh from the courthouse
Bottom injury prompts couple to seek $100k-plus
A Madison County woman's auto accident that left her with permanent back, neck, cervical, lumbar, buttocks and coccyx injuries has prompted a two-count lawsuit seeking more than $100,000 for resulting pain, discomfort and mental anguish.
Illinois man's asbestos trial Nov. 8
Illinoisan Clyde Holliday's nine-count asbestos suit against 82 defendants is scheduled for jury trial Nov. 8.
New Lawsuits: Nov. 1-3
Fresh from the courthouse
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Gordon Maag comes up short on retention
Gordon E. Maag 5th Appellate Court Judge Gordon Maag not only lost his bid for Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday, he lost retention to the appeals bench.
Karmeier wins Illinois Supreme Court!
After a costly, grueling battle for the state's highest court, Washington County Circuit Judge Lloyd Karmeier is the 5th Judicial Illinois Supreme Court victor.
Michael Moore in Madison County?
We thought Hollywood Michael Moore voted in California! MCR scoop photographer Skip Schmidt snapped this look-alike, voter-to-be at the Glen Carbon Firehouse this afternoon.
Cash flow heavy in final days of Supreme Court race
The state supreme court race that shattered a national campaign contribution record was infused with even more cash in the final days of the campaign.
IG visits Vienna in wake of ethics complaint
Three officials from the state's Office of Inspector General visited Vienna Correctional Center Oct. 29, following up on an ethics violation complaint against Illinois Supreme Court candidate Gordon E. Maag.
Kameier ROI and Metro East targets
Supreme Court candidate Lloyd Karmeier Polls and reports from the field indicate that those backing Lloyd Karmeier for Illinois Supreme Court Justice may be in for a good return on investment.
Update: In Court Last Week Oct 25-29
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