News from 2015
Dems fail to override bargaining bill veto; GOP stays united, effort falls three votes short
SPRINGFIELD — House Democrats on Wednesday came up three votes short in their attempt to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the “no strike-no lockout” or interest arbitration bill. Although knowing the attendance put him one Democrat shy of his full 71 members present — the same number of votes needed for a successful override attempt — House Speaker Michael Madigan let the vote roll forward. Backers of Senate Bill 1229 put up 67 votes in the House when the bill originally passed.
Rauner-led GOP, Democrats about to square off; Going in, margins on override vote look razor thin
SPRINGFIELD — At the moment, one four-digit number — 1229 — is the watchword for the struggle between first-year Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democrats who hold supermajorities in the General Assembly. That struggle is anticipated to come to a head Wednesday in the House, when Democrats are expected to attempt an override of Rauner’s veto of Senate Bill 1229, the interest arbitration or “no-strike/no-lockout” bill. The measure would allow mandatory arbitration should either the state o
Trio of judges should not game the system
There's the letter of the law and there's the spirit of the law.
Hightower brings both civil and criminal experience to the bench
Jennifer L. Hightower, 32, will take the bench in Madison County with a resume that includes roles as asbestos litigator and prosecutor which she says have helped prepare her for her new role as judge.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Sept. 8
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 8 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County board members join I-LAW to support Rauner's 'Turnaround' agenda
Local lawmakers are standing with tort reform group Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) to revive discussion of a sticking point in a two month old state budget impasse. Madison County board members Tom McRae (R-14) and Mick Madison (R-5) joined I-LAW's executive director Travis Akin on Tuesday to support passage of venue reform, a key component of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's Turnaround Agenda.
Wrongful death suit filed against foster mother in girl's death
An appointed estate administrator has filed a suit on behalf of a late girl's family.
Delta Private Jets sues Premier Air Center repair company over alleged engine damage
Delta Private Jets has filed suit against Premier Air Center, the company that repaired corrosion to their engines and allegedly caused further damage, necessitating further repair.
Motorist sues farm business and driver following collision
An Illinois motorist is suing a farm's truck driver, alleging injuries from a rear-end accident.
Couple sues McDonald's over alleged slip and fall
BELLEVILLE -- A Fairview Heights couple is suing a local McDonald's, alleging injuries the wife suffered in a slip-and-fall accident.
Former Madison County class action attorney voluntarily dismisses case alleging assault and battery
A former Madison County class action attorney voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against a woman he accused of threatening him after he was misled in their alleged relationship.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 8-11
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 8 and Sept. 11 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Courthouse in Edwardsville.
Madison County civil docket Sept. 8-10
Madison County Circuit Judges Ruth and Mudge have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Sept. 8-10.
Madison County foreclosures Aug. 24-28
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Cottage Hills, East Alton, Granite City, Highland and Wood River.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 18-25
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. including Belleville, Carondelet, Collinsville, East St. Louis, Marissa and Swansea
Madison County real estate Aug. 13-18
A list of recent real estate transactions for Madison County. Including Alhambra, Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Cottage Hills, East Alton, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Godfrey, Granite City, Hamel, Hartford, Highland, Madison, Maryville, Moro, Pontoon Beach, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 17-21
A list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, O’Fallon, St. Libory, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea and Waterloo.
Pro Bono Committee’s annual Madison County Intern Program welcomed 12 local students
This summer the Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee coordinated its annual Madison County Intern Program, allowing 12 students the chance to learn more about the legal system.
HeplerBroom attorneys included in Best Lawyers in America 2016
Ten HeplerBroom attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America list for 2016.
Mac’s Time Out denies liability in wrongful death suit involving Wood River twins
An Alton bar denies liability in the wrongful death lawsuit against the Wood River twins who allegedly fatally beat a man in the bar’s parking lot.