News from October 2008
Rudderless
On election day, Illinois voters will discover the difference between wrongheaded political handiwork and responsible leadership.
Judges in Illinois: Never a dull topic
It's a shame that most Illinois residents don't pay much attention to our judges, and particularly to the process in which they are selected. It can be great theater.
Lawyer: Burke can't defend client; he's witness in Freed & Weiss fee dispute
Richard Burke Richard Burke of St. Louis can't defend the Chicago class action firm of Freed and Weiss in a fee dispute with Timothy Campbell of Godfrey because Burke may be a witness in a Madison County lawsuit over the fees, according to Campbell.
BP settles refinery pollution class action for $19.5 million
Stack BP Products North America has agreed to pay $19.5 million for release from a Madison County class action over pollution from refinery operations in Hartford.
Trial lawyer PAC seeks to oust Karmeier appointees in election
Former Illinois Trial Lawyers Association President Judy Cates. A newly formed group supporting two Democratic judicial candidates in southern Illinois seeks to unseat Republican judges appointed by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier.
Inmate sues over prison diet
Michael Cooper (IL DOC Photo) A prisoner serving a ten year bit for home invasion is suing the Illinois Department of Corrections, alleging the food he is being served is unacceptable.
Campaign learns how Main Street entrepreneur is keeping American dream alive
Judy Knapp (left) shows state representative candidate Dwight Kay and NFIB state director Kim Maisch some of her wares. She's no Joe the Plumber, but this Edwardsville business woman is keeping the American dream alive with a little money and a lot of imagination.
Voter guides mailed with ballots? Clerk says it isn't so
The St. Clair County GOP says this guide was mailed with absentee ballots to some voters in the county. St. Clair County GOP chairman Bill Zychlewicz says a Democratic voter guide has been mailed to voters from the St. Clair County Clerk's office in the same envelope as absentee ballots.
City of Madison: Employee was fired for legitimate reasons
The city of Madison wants a wrongful discharge complaint dismissed because they had legitimate reasons for terminating Donald Wilson.
CSX asks asbestos complaint dismissed
CSX Transportation wants Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian to dismiss a wrongful death complaint filed by a Virginia family.
Collinsville woman sues Shop 'N Save over fall
A slip and fall case has been filed against Shop 'N Save in Madison County Circuit Court.
Schnucks Markets says its not responsible for woman's injuries
Schnucks Markets claims soda cans that allegedly injured a plaintiff in a personal injury case were in an open and obvious condition.
Circuit Clerk candidate: 'Only government that is necessary'
St. Clair County Circuit Clerk candidate Terry Wright, 52, of O'Fallon, is running on the Republican ticket to succeed longtime Circuit Clerk Barney Metz, who after 28 years in office, is retiring. Wright faces Democrat Brendan Kelly, 32, in the Nov. 4 general election.
Another lawsuit filed over Fairmont City fire fatality
Michael Garcia has filed suit on behalf of his recently deceased father against HavaHome Mobile Park and its manager, claiming his father was killed in a fire that broke out at a mobile home he was renting.
Catholic Diocese blamed for not painting landing a bright, distinctive color
Laura Fincher has filed suit against the Catholic Diocese of Belleville, claiming her ankle was broken after she tripped over an unmarked stoop at a building owned by the diocese at 2620 Lebanon Ave. in Belleville.
Spinal injuries claimed in FELA suit against UP
A former Union Pacific Railroad employee has filed suit against the company, claiming he received spinal damage as a result of his work for the company.
Official: St. Clair County not under jurisdiction of Cook County 'Con-Con' ruling
St. Clair County Clerk Bob Delaney indicated his office will only partially comply with a Cook County judge's order to inform voters about misinformation on the "Con-Con" ballot referendum.
Lakin's restitution divided between five community groups
Zip Rzeppa Tom Lakin's $180,000 restitution has been paid to five area community groups.
Police gear company removed from lawsuit
A manufacturer and distributor of police gear removed a Madison County case to federal court arguing procedural requirements for removal have been met.
Voters not getting 'Con-Con' corrective notices in St. Clair County
Rev. Israel Rivera (left) in line to vote early Tuesday at SWIC in Belleville. Election worker Michael Krohn of Swansea explains a form voters fill out before getting to the booth. Voters casting an early ballot in St. Clair County on Tuesday were not handed "corrective notices" regarding misinformation on the constitutional convention "Con-Con" referendum.