News from 2016
Task force finds problem of rising court costs
A new report shows that court costs have escalated across the state, creating a burden on residents that use the systems.
Republican Congressional Committee urges Baricevic to return $37,600 in questionable contributions
WASHINGTON – The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) wants District 12 congressional candidate C.J. Baricevic to give back more than $37,000 in campaign contributions that were allegedly made as part of an illegal “straw man” scheme.
The Rule of Law is on life support; chaos and tyranny await at bedside
Fast and Furious…IRS targeting of conservatives…IRS destruction of evidence in the midst of an investigation…Veterans’ Administration fabrication of evidence…Benghazi…Eric Holder perjury…GSA Las Vegas extravaganzas…Solyndra…New Black Panthers…release of convicted violent illegal aliens…then there is Hillary (private servers, destruction of evidence, lying to Congress and the FBI, extremely careless actions putting our nation and people at risk).
Fundraising for judicial candidates rather modest in second quarter
While fundraising has yet to begin in earnest this election cycle - big money typically rolls in after Labor Day - state campaign finance reports for the second quarter show modest gains for local and regional candidates.
Motorist accuses another driver of causing accident
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing another motorist, alleging her negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff.
Motorist alleges bar and grill owner's negligence led to car crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a the owners of a Wood River bar and grill, alleging they unlawfully sold liquor to intoxicated persons.
Trenton man blames dog owners for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Trenton man is suing two neighbors, alleging they failed to keep their dog from attacking the plaintiff.
Motorist alleges Edwardsville driver's negligence led to crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing an Edwardsville man, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a car crash that injured the plaintiff.
Equipment rental company alleges contractor owes $103,000
EDWARDSVILLE — An equipment rental company is suing a contractor, alleging the defendant owes more than $103,000.
Madison County foreclosures July 11-18
The latest foreclosure filings include listings in Alton, Granite City, Highland, Moro, Troy and Wood River.
Madison County asbestos motion docket July 29
Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs presides over the court's asbestos docket, which as 22 cases on the motion docket next week.
Madison County civil docket July 25-29
Close to 200 major civil cases are slated for Madison County's docket next week.
Madison County real estate July 1-8
A 14,719 square foot estate at 5502 North State Route 159 in Edwardsville sold for $1.2 million to Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. on July 7.
St. Clair County real estate June 24-30
A home at 1221 Rutherford Ridge in O'Fallon sold for $860,000 on June 30.
The very expensive and cynical lesson David Werner taught us
More than 100,000 Illinoisans have graduated from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville during its nearly 60 years of operation.
Illinoisans suffer, politicians get paid
Members of the Illinois General Assembly should end pensions for politicians once and for all. And a pay cut would send an equally powerful message. Their job performance demands as much.
Belleville attorney elected to board of directors for Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Belleville attorney Denise Baker-Seal has been elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC).
County GOP chairman: 'I don’t know who would vote against' lower property tax rates
Madison County voters will have the opportunity to vote to lower the maximum property tax levy for county government, and county GOP chairman Chris Slusser said he thinks proponents will be able to easily convince voters.
Dental practice denies negligence; Judge denies motion to dismiss
A dentist and his practice deny negligence in a lawsuit alleging a patient went months without teeth after her implants were allegedly installed improperly.
Ronnoco Coffee denies liability for woman's alleged burns at Argosy casino
Ronnoco Coffee responded last month to a Madison County personal injury suit saying that it is not at fault for burns allegedly suffered by Deborah Stinger three years ago at the Argosy casino in Alton.