News from June 2016
Democratic precinct leadership dominated by public sector workers; MC party fighting to keep tax cut proposal off ballot
Dozens of Madison County Democrat precinct committee members whose party opposes a property tax reduction draw their income from government jobs, public pensions and elected offices.
Judge dismisses 201 lawsuits in latest chapter of businesses' battle against Illinois False Claims Act
CHICAGO — Abuse of an Illinois whistleblower law will continue to sour businesses toward the state if lawmakers don’t take steps toward reform, attorneys and business advocates say.
Madison County asbestos motion docket June 29
Just seven asbestos cases are docketed for motion hearing during the week ahead.
Madison County civil docket June 27-July 1
More than 200 major civil cases are on Madison County's docket the week of June 27.
Madison County real estate May 31 - June 3
A residence at 3 Ginger Wood in Glen Carbon sold for $640,000 on June 2.
St. Clair County real estate June 1-7
An O'Fallon property that sold for $433,472 at 508 Still Hollow Road was the top dollar sale in this week's report.
St. Clair County foreclosures May 19-June 13
DIETERICH BANK V. T. BOW INC., $348,195.28, 202 W. ST. LOUIS ST., LEBANON. 16-CH-360
Madison County foreclosures June 13-20
BANK OF AMERICA V. DION B. SUMMERS AND ASHLEY SUMMERS, $50,952.33, 2311 TIBBITT ST., ALTON. 16-CH-362
Finally, it’s curtains for one Stephen Tillery drama
With 25,000-plus performances since its premiere in London in 1952 and still going strong, Agatha Christie's murder mystery The Mousetrap is – and is likely to remain – the longest-running play of all time.
Edwardsville lawyer named military trial judge
After a career spanning more than two decades as both an active duty and reserve Air Force officer, Lt. Col. Michael Schag, also a partner with Heyl Royster, has been appointed as a military trial judge.
May jobs report: Illinois 2,500 payroll jobs, workforce shrinks by 9,100
Weak jobs numbers across the Midwest reflect the possibility of an oncoming economic slowdown. In fact, it would not be surprising to face a recession in the upcoming months, given that U.S. jobs growth has been weakening, and it has been seven years since the previous recession ended – a long period of expansion by historical norms.
Illinois day care regulations burden working mothers, fail to make children safe
Illinois’ overly restrictive rules governing day care facilities drive up costs and make high-quality child care unaffordable for many families, while doing nothing to enhance child safety.
Retiring SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute director talks history, state's fiscal crisis and upcoming general election
CARBONDALE – There is no painless fix that will get Illinois out of its fiscal mess any time soon, the retiring director of the Southern Illinois University Paul Simon Public Policy Institute said during a recent interview.
Philip Morris brief: Price lawyers can’t fabricate basis for Karmeier’s recusal through ’14 attack ads
“Campaign for 2016’s ads repeatedly and falsely portrayed Justice Karmeier as being corrupted by contributions in 2004 that supposedly came from Philip Morris and its unnamed allies,” Philip Morris lawyers wrote. “Litigants surely cannot fabricate a basis for recusal through attack ads.”
Man claims discrimination at child custody exchange center
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing Madison County, operator of "The Madison County Kid's Corner," a child custody exchange center, citing alleged discrimination.
Man says driver failed to keep control of vehicle
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a motorist, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Woman says debt collector got address wrong
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., a debt collector, claiming violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Waterloo resident accuses crossbow maker, retailer of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A Waterloo man is suing Barnett Outdoors LLC and Waterloo Rural King Supply Inc., a crossbow manufacturer and retail store, citing alleged negligence, breach of implied warranty and fraudulent misrepresentation.
Man says collection agency pursued debt despite bankruptcy filing
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man is suing Seneca Mortgage Servicing LLC., a collection agency, claiming the defendant violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
End of the road for Price v. Philip Morris
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined attorney Stephen Tillery's petition for review in the 15-year-old Price v. Philip Morris case.