News from April 2017
Woman alleges injuries from rear-end accident
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing Jemia Middleton of Granite City for alleged negligence in obeying traffic signs.
Man alleges collision from truck going in reverse on I-55 off ramp
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is being sued for allegedly backing up on a road near an interstate off ramp in Collinsville, causing a collision.
Illinois workers' compensation rules cost taxpayers nearly $1 billion a year
State and local costs for workers’ compensation are out of line with what other states pay.
Several school districts sue Rauner, state for 'financial aid erosion;' They say they weren't provided funding to achieve more rigorous and costly learning standards
After two similar sales tax proposals benefiting schools failed in Madison and St. Clair Counties, several local school districts are suing the state for failing to provide the funding necessary to achieve the more rigorous and expensive learning standards required by in Illinois.
Former Dow, General Steel workers hear from compensation reps
Representatives of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) were on hand April 5 to answer questions from former employees of Dow Chemical and General Steel Industries.
Driver accuses semi-truck operator and employer of negligence
EAST ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing a semi-truck driver and his employer, Gibson Truck Lines, a Kentucky company, for alleged negligence while driving in bad weather conditions, causing a collision.
Couple sues debt collection agency for alleged harassment
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Jackson County couple is suing a collection agency for alleged telephone harassment and invasion of privacy.
Former jailer sues Madison County Sheriff's Office for alleged discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former Madison County jailer is suing the county's sheriff's office for alleged racial discrimination and retaliatory discharge.
Glen Carbon police chief says his lieutenant was not involved in attack on Prenzler
MADISON – No witness to the March 11 attack on Madison County board chairman Kurt Prenzler identified Glen Carbon police lieutenant Mark Foley as a suspect, according to Madison police chief Christopher Burns
M.I.C. Summit hosted at Lewis & Clark Community College April 6, 7
EDWARDSVILLE — The 2017 M.I.C. Summit, hosted by Madison County Community Development on April 6 and 7, is focusing on job creation, job retention, infrastructure, technology and transportation.
Blacken the oval; No St. Clair County write-in candidates elected
None of the write-in candidates in St. Clair County were elected on Tuesday - and it was not even close.
Man files asbestos suit on behalf of deceased father
BELLEVILLE — The estate of an Illinois man who died of lung cancer in February 2016 is seeking punitive and compensatory damages after filing suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Estate of Illinois man files asbestos suit
BELLEVILLE — The estate of an Illinois man who died of lung cancer filed suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court looking for damages from dozens of companies that produced products containing asbestos.
Sales tax proposals go down in Madison and St. Clair counties
Voters in Madison and St. Clair counties apparently have no appetite for additional taxes, as they have rejected a total of three one-cent sales tax increases.
Motorist accuses driver of breach of duty
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing Sarah A. Rouse, another motorist, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
What prompted attack on Prenzler? 'You need to know Madison County history'
James Foley, whose son Matt Foley allegedly shoved Madison County board chairman Kurt Prenzler across a church hall so his father could insult him, failed to prove in court that Prenzler wronged him.
Woman sues driver over rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing another motorist for allegedly causing a rear-end collision on Interstate 270.
Homeowners sue Granite City over sewage backup
EDWARDSVILLE — Several Madison County homeowners are suing Granite City after sewage allegedly backed up into their homes.
Woman claims hotel shower lacked safety features
EDWARDSVILLE — A hotel guest claims she was injured when she slipped and fell while taking a shower at Holiday Inn Express.
Man alleges injuries from slip, fall at Pontoon Beach Denny's
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims he was injured when he slipped on a puddle of water on a greasy floor at the Pontoon Beach Denny's restaurant.