News from 2016
Parents allege Century Financial, agents have not fully paid claims
EDWARDSVILLE — Two Illinois parents are suing Century Financial and two insurance agents, alleging breach of contract.
Granite City property owner alleges insurer is delaying claims settlement
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging delays in a claims settlement.
Alton motorist alleges Bunker Hill City caused car crash
EDWARDSVILLE — An Alton motorist is suing a Bunker Hill woman, alleging her negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Streator man says Mautino probes began with his decision to speak out
Despite a federal criminal investigation and state lawmakers continually calling on Illinois's embattled Auditor General Frank Mautino to answer questions about prior campaign expenditures, the only person who has filed a complaint said he feels alone.
College Illinois! appears headed for a future bailout; Sales lagging for new contracts
Many families concerned with the unpredictability of future tuition rates in Illinois have turned to pre-paid tuition programs, hoping for some kind of guarantee they will be able to afford their children’s tuition when the time comes.
Deep pockets of Metro-East trial bar not yet showing prominence in Fifth District Appellate races
Funding for campaigns of Fifth District Appellate Court candidates has been modest to date, with the deep pockets of Metro-East's trial bar so far on the sidelines.
LeChien's economic interest statement shows online account for horse race betting
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien kept an online account for betting on horse races around the world as of May 18, according to his statement of economic interest at the Illinois Supreme Court.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 29 -31
A home at 4089 Trowbridge in Belleville sold for $374,000 on Aug. 29.
Madison County real estate Aug. 26 - 31
A home at 905 Timberlake in Edwardsville sold Aug. 31 for $435,000.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 19 - 21
Dozens of cases are listed on Madison County asbestos motion docket for Sept. 19.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Sept. 19-23
More than 200 asbestos cases are set for jury trial on Monday in Madison County Courtroom 327.
Madison County civil docket Sept. 19-23
Only a handful of cases are set for Madison County's civil docket during the week beginning Sept. 19.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 26 - Sept.6
Foreclosure filings in St. Clair County include properties in Belleville, Collinsville, Mascoutah and Millstadt.
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 2-8
New filings include complaints against Alton, Edwardsville and Granite City property owners.
Belleville driver blames two other motorists for causing injuries
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville motorist is suing two other drivers, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining serious injuries.
Couple accuses motorist of causing serious injuries
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County couple is suing a motorist for crashing into their motorcycle.
Has Madigan given up on economic opportunity and responsible government?
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s current tax-and-spend policies and protection of special interests stand in contrast to the speaker’s past statements declaring the need for economic growth and opportunity.
Public employees enjoy getting fat at two taxpayer funded troughs
One of Waukegan native son Jack Benny's most famous jokes was that he was perpetually celebrating his 39th birthday.
Economic interest statement shows chief judge with multi-million in assets and stakes in SURS and IMRF
St. Clair County Chief Judge John Baricevic owned shares of several corporations and held an interest in at least 25 investment funds as of March 14, according to his statement of economic interests at the Illinois Supreme Court
Is it time to end backdoor referenda?
Madison County voters are no strangers to “backdoor referendum.” However, to refresh readers’ memories these referenda require a district superintendent or legislative body requesting a referendum to sell bonds to post their intention in the newspaper.