News from 2010
Michael O'Malley and the Metro East merry-go-round
Good Morning America co-anchor George Stephanopoulous, who also is ABC News's chief political analyst, once was the White House communications director in the Clinton administration.
Good Night, Mrs. Cleaver
America's Mom died last Saturday. Barbara Billingley, the actress whose career-defining role as June Cleaver made her the model matriarch for the nation, passed away at age 94.
Prenzler presses Miles to return tax buyer contributions
Prenzler holds a press conference outside the Madison County Administration building. Republican candidate for Madison County Treasurer Kurt Prenzler called on sitting Treasurer Frank Miles to return campaign donations received from tax buyers.
Treasurer's office will launch small business loan program
Madison County Treasurer Frank Miles said his office will be implementing a loan program for small business owners interested in expanding their operations and entrepreneurs looking to start a business.
Woman, son injured in rear-end crash
A woman and her passenger son were injured in a rear-end collision in Pontoon Beach.
Woman seeks damages from Aer Lingus over O'Hare boarding ramp mishap
A woman says she was injured in a fall caused by improper maintenance of an airline boarding ramp.
Man injured in rear-end collision seeks $50K
A man is seeking damage after being injured in a rear-end collision in Granite City.
Gunshot injuries at Alton bar lead to suit
A woman is seeking damages for gunshot injuries she sustained while visiting an Alton bar.
Honeywell, Chrysler Group sued by woman ejected from PT Cruiser
An Edwardsville woman says a faulty seatbelt in her PT Cruiser caused her to be ejected from the vehicle when it rolled during a crash.
LakinChapman plans trial over $102 H&R Block 'peace of mind' claim
Brad Lakin EAST ST. LOUIS – LakinChapman lawyers whose giant class action against tax preparer H & R Block shriveled to a dispute over $102, plan to take it to trial anyway.
County board member accuses driver of causing head-on crash in Shiloh
A St. Clair County Board member is suing the driver he says crossed over the center line and hit him head-on in Shiloh in March.
Fairview Heights property owner blames Spengler for attic fire
The owner of a Fairview Heights home claims an O'Fallon plumbing company is to blame for an attic fire that caused nearly $65,000 worth of damage.
Former railroad engineer sues UP for more than $150K in rollover crash
A former railroad engineer blames Union Pacific and a transportation company for a rollover crash he says left him permanently injured.
Kilbride retention election the most expensive of the decade
Kilbride An Illinois Supreme Court race has become the nation's most expensive one-candidate retention election this decade, according to a public policy and law institute and a campaign group aimed at keeping courts fair.
Cahokia police officer accused of beating man in back of patrol car
A Cahokia police officer is accused of arresting a man without cause, beating him while he was handcuffed in the back of a patrol car and then falsifying a report as a cover-up.
Truck driver claims his employer is liable for his actions in interstate accident
A man filed suit Oct. 12 against his own employer and against the driver who he blames for causing an accident.
Bicyclist struck near McDonald's in Shiloh sues
Nearly four months after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike, a Shiloh man seeks more than $50,000 for his injuries.
Herndon sets Yaz lawyers straight on seeking relief outside his jurisdiction
Burg EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon simmered when he found out a lawyer asked a court official in Philadelphia to enforce one of his orders.
E-filing launched in St. Clair County Circuit Clerk's office
Staff members working on an e-filing conversion project in St. Clair County's Circuit Clerk office celebrated the first success today with sparkling cider.
Fund-raising in Hoffman-Kay race is ramping up
Kay Fund-raising in the competitive 112th House District race, by no surprise, is tipping in favor of incumbent State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville).