News from 2015
Path to justice for teen who spent 9 months in prison after coerced confession ends with $900K settlement from county
BENTON – After St. Clair County state’s attorney Brendan Kelly threw out the confession of teenager Trevon Yates and released him from a jail where he had spent nine months, Kelly’s office in civil court proceedings denied that the county damaged Yates. Yates recently gained a $900,000 settlement from the county in federal court at Benton, on his claim that deputies coerced his confession to armed robbery.
Rauner: Time to sell Thompson Center; Architect, former governor less than thrilled
SPRINGFIELD — Need a full city block in Chicago’s Loop? Gov. Bruce Rauner may have a deal for you. Rauner, R-Winnetka, on Tuesday announced his plan to sell the James R.
Illinois Supreme Court spokesperson Tybor dies at 68
"My colleagues and I are deeply saddened by Joe’s passing," said Chief Justice Rita B. Garman. "He was truly dedicated to his role as the voice of the Illinois Supreme Court, and we watched in awe as he continued to carry out his duties even as he fought his illness."
It's amazing what one person can do
One might legitimately ask why there aren't more heroes today, but the answer to that is simple, too. There aren't more heroes today, or at any time, because too many people are content to ask “What can one person do?” and assume it's a rhetorical question.
Dram Shop suit at trial in Judge Ruth’s courtroom
A Dram Shop suit against Daddie-O’s Nite Out in Wood River is at trial this week in Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth’s courtroom.
Illinois state government takes in more tax dollars per person than every neighboring state
Illinois collects more in taxes per person than every neighboring state, according to new research from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
Davis and Bustos join bipartisan agricultural trade mission to Cuba
Illinois lawmakers will work on establishing new export opportunities for state's farmers.
Man convicted of aggravated battery to child dismisses defamation suit
A man convicted in January on four counts of aggravated battery to a child has voluntarily dismissed his defamation suit against Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons and another individual for statements they made on TV and social media regarding the case. Kamryn Kerr filed the lawsuit on Sept. 8 in Madison County Circuit Court against Gibbons and Peggy Wethington. Wethington is the mother of the child.
Belleville school district seeks to dismiss suit alleging disabled boy fell down stairs
The Belleville school district claims the boy’s mother failed to show it had a duty to supervise the boy who allegedly wandered off in a gait trainer and fell down the stairs. Rachael Rodowich, as mother of minor Leonard Joseph Rodowick IV, filed a lawsuit on Aug. 10 against Belleville School District No. 118 and the Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative. According to the complaint, the boy was attending school in Belleville in a special needs class on May 12 while using a gait trainer.
Roofing company seeks to dismiss customer’s breach of contract suit
A roofing company accused of breach of contract seeks to dismiss the lawsuit alleging it failed to perform any work after a customer had already paid more than $23,000.
Progressive removes class action alleging it wouldn’t honor insurance coverage to federal court
Progressive Direct Insurance removed a class action to federal court that alleges the automobile insurance company sold insurance that it would not pay claims on.
NAPA Auto Parts seeks to transfer trip and fall case to Randolph County
A NAPA Auto Parts store filed a motion to transfer a customer’s lawsuit alleging he tripped over a concrete impediment in the parking lot of the Sparta store.
Staunton man files million dollar lawsuit against his former employer over work-related injury
A Staunton man is suing his former employer for a work related injury he claims was exacerbated by their negligence.
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 28-Oct. 2
A list of recent real estate transactions for St. Clair County. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Collinsville, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, Lebanon, Marissa, Mascoutah, Millstadt, New Athens, New Baden, O’Fallon, Rauscher, St. Libory, Shiloh, Smithton, Swansea and Waterloo.
Madison County real estate Sept. 23-30
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, Roxana, St. Jacob, Troy, Wood River and Worden.
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 29-Oct. 5
A list of recent St. Clair County foreclosures. Including Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Mascoutah, O'Fallon and Swansea.
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 28-Oct. 9
A list of recent Madison County foreclosures. Including Alhambra, Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Godfrey, Granite City, Hamel, Hartford, Highland, Livingstron, Marine, Pocahontas, Roxana, Troy and Wood River.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 19
Madison County Circuit Judges Crowder, Matoesian and Mudge have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Oct. 19 at 9 a.m.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Oct. 19-23
The asbestos jury docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 19 and 23 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asbetsos motion docket Oct. 19-23
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 19 and 23 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.