News from February 2016
Reaction mixed to Rauner's workers' comp reform message
Governor Bruce Rauner’s comments on workers' compensation reform made during his state of the state address has prompted mixed reaction.
Madison County Democrats' straw poll: Clinton 47.6, Sanders 46.2
Democrats in Madison County will join Iowa voters tonight to be among the first in the nation to express their choice for the Presidential candidate in the 2016 primary election.
Mudge appointed to the Judicial Conference of Illinois
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge has been appointed to the Judicial Conference of Illinois for another term and has been assigned to serve on the Civil Justice Committee as well as its Technology Committee.
Legal malpractice trial in St. Clair County nets plaintiff $800K; Judgment satisfied, record shows
St. Clair County jurors awarded nearly $800,000 to a crash victim after finding his former lawyer let a suit against the other driver lapse.
Chicago Public Schools pull bond sale
Chicago Public Schools, or CPS, needs to issue $875 million in long-term bonds to help the district avoid bankruptcy – but on Jan. 27, the school district backed out of the planned sale.
Pensions vs. schools
THE PROBLEM: Education funding for downstate and suburban pre-K-12 schools – i.e., all Illinois school districts outside of Chicago – is one of the state’s highest priorities.