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News published on Madison - St. Clair Record in November 2016

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News from November 2016


Madison County officials must explain to judge why they refuse to pay Veteran Assistance Commission fees

By The Madison County Record |
Madison County board Chairman Alan Dunstan, State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons, and Auditor Rick Faccin must explain under oath why they refuse to pay legal fees of the county veteran assistance commission.

Mother of drug death victim 'begged' court for help with daughter's heroin addiction

By Ann Maher |
Chris Keel of State Park continues to mourn the loss of her 20-year-old daughter Jennifer Herling more than four years ago in September 2012.

'Every nation gets the government it deserves'

By The Madison County Record |
That famous phrase originated with French lawyer Joseph de Maistre, a noted opponent of the French Revolution and the lawlessness it unleashed.

Karmeier sworn-in as Chief Justice of Illinois Supreme Court

By Ann Maher |
SPRINGFIELD – Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier was installed Monday as Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, becoming the state's 120th chief justice. 

Judge Matoesian grants final approval of class action settlement over Papa John’s delivery fees sales tax

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian granted final approval of a settlement in a class action alleging Pape John’s Pizza wrongly charged sales tax on delivery fees.

Homeowners, seller negotiating over alleged known termite damage

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Two homeowners and the company they purchased their home from are negotiating after the couple claims the company failed to disclose known termite damage.

ISBA responds to million dollar negative ad campaign; Encourages ‘merit selection’ in judicial elections

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
The Illinois State Bar Association said it supports “merit selection” in judicial elections in response to the million dollar attack campaign funded primarily by asbestos firms. “The Illinois State Bar Association has historically supported good-faith efforts to remove partisan politics from the selection and retention of Illinois judges.

Drug induced homicides of two women at Fairview Heights drug house eventually led investigators to courthouse

By The Madison County Record |
Democratic judicial candidates succeeded grandly on Election Day in 2012, but two dead women would come back to haunt their courthouse.  

Drug testing, public confidence and retention question remain issues in judicial races in St. Clair County

By Ann Maher |
More than three years since the exposure of illegal drug use by St. Clair County judges and a probation officer, the high profile scandal remains a prominent issue in the election of local judges this year.

Madison County civil docket Nov. 7-14

By Carrie Gonzolaz |
There are seven cases set to be heard on the Madison County civil docket for Nov. 7-14 in Circuit Judges Crowder, Ruth, Matoesian, Barberis and Mudge's courtrooms.

Madison County asbestos jury docket Nov. 7

By Carrie Gonzolaz |
The Madison County asbestos jury docket is scheduled for Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.

Madison County asbestos motion docket Nov. 7

By Carrie Gonzolaz |
The Madison County asbestos motion docket is scheduled for Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.

Woman alleges dog bite while delivering package in Highland

By Michael Abella |
A delivery driver is suing a Highland couple after she was allegedly bitten by their dog after delivering a package.

Patron files Dram Shop suit against Floyd's Bar

By Michael Abella |
A patron of a Highland bar alleges he was injured by two intoxicated persons while lawfully on the premises.

Mac's Time-Out Lounge sued over alleged unmarked step

By Michael Abella |
A Madison County man alleges an Alton restaurant's negligence caused him to fracture his hip.

Motorist claims Granite City man's negligence caused McCambridge Overpass accident

By Michael Abella |
A Madison man alleges he was injured in an accident in the county with a Granite City man.

Mall Road LLC alleges property damage from neighbor's landscape changes

By Michael Abella |
A Collinsville property owner alleges its property was damaged because a neighbor altered the drainage of water.

Good judges matter

By Travis Akin, Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch |
When we turn on the radio, turn on our televisions and even log into our social media accounts, we are bombarded with political advertising.

St. Clair County holds first expungement and record-sealing event

By Taryn Phaneuf |
BELLEVILLE — At an event geared toward giving non-violent offenders a second chance, volunteers helped qualifying individuals take the first steps toward expunging or sealing their criminal records.

Madison County real estate Oct. 17-21

By Carrie Gonzolaz |
An Edwardsville home sold for $599,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Oct. 17-21.