News from 2016
Mother of drug death victim 'begged' court for help with daughter's heroin addiction
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Collinsville property owner alleges its property was damaged because a neighbor altered the drainage of water.
Good judges matter
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
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
An Edwardsville home sold for $599,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Oct. 17-21.
St. Clair County real estate Oct. 17-20
An O'Fallon home sold for $495,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Oct. 17-20.