News from 2016
Legal experts differ on Mo. governor's Daubert veto; Business leader says it leaves negative mark on state
Though 46 states follow either the Daubert or the Frye standard when assessing admissibility of expert witnesses, Missouri – along with Nevada, North Dakota and Virginia – have neither.
GOP lawmakers file resolution to remove Mautino amidst state, federal investigations
CHICAGO – Illinois lawmakers want to remove the state’s auditor general from office as federal and state probes continue into the former state representative's questionable spending of campaign finances.
Consumer accuses cleaning product manufacturer of false merchandising
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a cleaning products manufacturer, alleging deceptive, unfair and false merchandising practices and unjust enrichment.
Conductor alleges Illinois Central negligence caused his injuries
BELLEVILLE — A conductor is suing Illinois Central, alleging its negligence caused him to suffer injuries.
Customer blames Belleville Walgreens for injuries
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman is suing a Walgreens store in Belleville, alleging its negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Widow blames construction companies for husband's death
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing construction-related companies, alleging their negligence caused her husband's death.
Motorist blames Fairview Heights driver for crash that led to injuries
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois woman is suing a Fairview Heights motorist, alleging his negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Belleville woman blames city for fall that led to injuries
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville woman is suing the city, alleging negligence led to her suffering injuries.
Motorist blames Fayetteville driver for crash that injured plaintiff
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County motorist is suing another driver, alleging her negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Motorist alleges another driver's negligence caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County man is suing a Granite City transit company and a driver, alleging their negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Illinois still needs structural reforms to revitalize economy
Illinois needs structural reforms to how it conducts public business and in the taxation and regulation of the free market economy.
St. Clair County real estate June 20-23
Property at 1801 N. Illinois St. in Swansea, which houses CVS Pharmacy, was sold for $3 million on June 23.
Madison County asbestos jury docket July 18
More than 100 asbestos cases have been docketed for trial on Monday, July 18.
Madison County civil docket July 18
A mere four Law Division cases are set on Madison County's civil docket for the week beginning July 18.
Madison County asbestos motion docket July 18
Dozens of Madison County asbestos cases filed between 2012 through this year are docketed on the court's motion docket next week.
Madison County foreclosures June 24-July 11
Sixteen foreclosure filings were brought in Madison County between June 24 and July 11.
St. Clair County foreclosures June 13-July 1
Foreclosure filings for a two week period in St. Clair County include cases from Belleville, Caseyville, East St. Louis, Lebanon and Swansea.
Madison County real estate June 14-30
A home at 2014 Golf Course Dr. in Edwardsville sold for $630,000 on June 20.
No layoffs planned at St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Office
BELLEVILLE – Despite rumors to the contrary, the St. Clair County Circuit clerk says there will be no layoffs at her office.
County Clerk's office should be prepared with enough ballots in November
The March 15 primary inconvenienced many Republican voters, while still others didn’t get to vote.