News from 2016
Rock County Dem official says voter suppression allegations against IOP based on anecdotal information
ROCK ISLAND – A conservative group's decision not to identify itself on vote-by-mail applications, at least in part, led to the state Attorney General's investigation into how those applications have been turned in, a spokesperson for the AG's office stated.
Complaint to judicial board says chief judge damaged court's integrity
BELLEVILLE — Acting as a concerned voter, a St. Clair County GOP official has filed a complaint against a judge seeking election, saying he’s violated rules geared toward preserving public trust in the judicial system.
County clerks expect high volume turnouts on Election Day
With Election Day finally upon us, it’s still anyone’s guess who will be elected President of the United States, just like many races down the ballot are up for grabs. While there’s an uncertainty about who will be elected into their respective offices, there’s one thing that is certain—lines to get to the voting booths will be long.
Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees accused of discrimination
BELLEVILLE – An African-American woman alleges she experienced discrimination because of her race while employed with a university.
Driver seeks more than $50,000 after I-64 accident
BELLEVILLE – A driver alleges another motorist's lane change in East Saint Louis Township caused a collision.
Motorist claims she was injured by driver that ignored stop sign
BELLEVILLE – A woman is seeking damages after an accident near Mascoutah Avenue.
Woman alleges she was injured in fall at Dollar General
BELLEVILLE – A shopper alleges a case of water in an aisle at a Dollar General store caused her to fall.
Man alleges Construction Turnaround Services terminated him after on-the-job injury
EDWARDSVILLE – A man alleges he was wrongfully terminated after he was injured on the job and requested workers' compensation.
Is Lisa Madigan abusing her position to protect dad's supermajority?
It's nice to have a family member in the business.
Woman claims fellow motorist negligently caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing fellow motorist Carla Lewis, alleging negligence in connection with a collision.
Medical malpractice suit alleges prescription resulted in death
EDWARDSVILLE — An executor of a deceased woman's estate is suing Sophia Rostovtseva, M.D.; Maryville Physicians' Services LLC; UDI #2 LLC; Unlimited Development Inc.; Home Pharmacy Services LLC; et. al., in a case alleging wrongful death due to negligence in health care.
Woman accused of negligently hitting vehicle containing family
EDWARDSVILLE — A couple's lawsuit, filed on behalf of their son and themselves, alleges that motorist Jamie Huber was negligent in connection with an automobile collision.
Midwest Biodiesel Products, guarantors accused of failing to pay loan
EDWARDSVILLE — A financing company is suing borrower Midwest Biodiesel Products LLC and guarantors Terry Zintel, George Sprague and St. Louis Biofuels LLC, citing alleged breach of contract and guaranty.
Asbestos lawyer-funded PAC using 'underhanded' tactics with negative campaign flyers, critics say
Campaign advertising that depicts Fifth District Appellate Court candidates John Barberis and James "Randy" Moore as judicial "activists" in flyers sent to Republican households and as "judicial bobbleheads for Bruce Rauner" in flyers sent to Democratic households have infuriated supporters of the judges.
Conservative group alleges AG Madigan harassment
ROCK ISLAND – A conservative group accused of voter suppression has countered with its own claims that county Democrats and the state Attorney General's office are suppressing voter turnout and harassing its vote-by-mail program volunteers.
Luechtefeld: No doubt there's reason for $1 million attack against Republican judges
Politicians are responding to a recent attack ad against Republican candidates for Illinois' Fifth District Appellate Court started by the political action committee Fair Courts Now, which is funded primarily by asbestos attorneys who practice in Madison County.
Woman seeks compensation from motorist for crushed leg
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing motorist Nicholas Holthaus, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries.
Man alleges assault at Collinsville wedding
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing Leighton Evatt Post 365 of the American Legion and patrons Jason R. Smith, Christopher J. Smith, Justin D. Hill and Dennis Slater, alleging assault and negligence.
Passenger sues Chicago motorist following rear-end crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A vehicle passenger is suing Chicago resident Barron A. Hollanquest Jr., alleging negligence in connection with a vehicle collision.
Madison County officials must explain to judge why they refuse to pay Veteran Assistance Commission fees
Madison County board Chairman Alan Dunstan, State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons, and Auditor Rick Faccin must explain under oath why they refuse to pay legal fees of the county veteran assistance commission.