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Sunday, June 16, 2024

News from November 2016


St. Clair County real estate Nov. 1-7

By Carrie Gonzolaz |
An O'Fallon home sold for $525,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Nov. 1-7.

Madison County foreclosures Nov.10-17

By Carrie Gonzolaz |
There were 13 foreclosures in Madison County from Nov. 10-17.

A tale of two Hamiltons

By The Madison County Record |
According to charges filed by interim U.S. Attorney Donald Boyce last week, East St. Louis Township Supervisor Oliver Hamilton apparently spent more than $40,000 from the township treasury for a Las Vegas party and other personal purposes while racking up $230,000 in credit card expenses in more than three years.

I-LAW: Voters sent clear message in election - restore fairness to courts

By Dawn Geske |
Results of recent judicial elections in southern Illinois demonstrate that voters don't want personal injury attorneys "ruling the court system," according to a legal reform advocate.

Woman alleges trip and fall at Scootr's West

By Michael Abella |
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing Jenny's LLC, d/b/a Scootr's West, alleging negligence in connection with a fall.

The American dream is to own your own life

By The Madison County Record |
All too often I hear politicians utter the phrase, “The American dream is to own your own home.” That’s not true. The American dream is to own your own life.

Madigan's millions: Why the Speaker should release his tax returns

By Austin Berg, Illinois Policy Institute |
Every dollar Madigan earns back for his corporate clients makes someone else’s property-tax bill go up.

New rules limit juvenile shackling in court unless judge makes decision after hearing

By Dawn Geske |
The Illinois Supreme Court has adopted new rules regarding the use of restraints on minors in delinquency proceedings.

Air Energy Global awarded more than $4.3M in default judgment in suit alleging escrow scheme

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
More than three years after default was entered against several defendants in a suit alleging an escrow scheme, Air Energy Global’s motion for summary judgment was granted.

Providence Bank alleges borrowers defaulted

By Michael Abella |
BELLEVILLE — A successor-in-interest is suing Jeffrey J. Thomas and Jacqueline A. Thomas, citing alleged breach of assignment of interest.

Woman says fellow motorist caused collision

By Michael Abella |
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Dennis Cordevant, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.

Woman alleges driver caused rear-end collision

By Michael Abella |
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Patricia Deets, alleging negligence in connection with a traffic collision.

Schoeck Land Trust alleges former tenants damaged property

By Michael Abella |
BELLEVILLE — Property owners are suing tenant The Red Onion East Inc. and guarantors Larry Darnell and Julie Darnell, citing alleged breach of a lease agreement.

Passenger claims motorist caused crash injuries

By Michael Abella |
BELLEVILLE — A vehicle passenger is suing Patricia A. Thompson, a Belleville motorist who was driving another vehicle, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.

County Chairman-elect quashes rumors that he plans to cut jobs

By Taryn Phaneuf |
For newly elected officials, the week since the Nov. 8 election passed quickly from relishing success and recovering from a long campaign season to buckling down.

Medical malpractice suit alleges misplaced catheter

By Michael Abella |
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Protestant Memorial Medical Center Inc.; Randolph Freeman, M.D.; Anesthesia Associates of Belleville Ltd.; and Lindsey Landeck, alleging negligence in medical care.

Former Scott Credit Union employee accused of fraud

By Michael Abella |
BELLEVILLE — Members of Scott Credit Union are suing the credit union and its former employee Theodore Longust, citing alleged misapplication of funds.

Widow says CSX Transportation's working conditions contributed to husband's fatal cancer

By Michael Abella |
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing CSX Transportation Inc., her deceased husband's former employer, alleging an unsafe work environment and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.

Woman blames Casino Queen for injuries in trip and fall

By Michael Abella |
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing Casino Queen Inc., a casino operator, alleging insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.

Woman alleges motorist hit her while changing lanes

By Michael Abella |
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing fellow motorist Spencer Ellis, alleging negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.