News from February 2017
Madison County foreclosures Jan. 27-Feb. 3
There were 16 foreclosures in Madison County from Jan. 27-Feb. 3.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 26-31
A Mascoutah property sold for $450,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Jan. 26-31.
St. Clair County foreclosures Jan. 12-Feb. 1
There were 27 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Jan. 12-Feb. 1.
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Man sues Aldi after tripping on pallet of pumpkins
BELLEVILLE - A man is suing Aldi Inc. after he allegedly tripped on a pallet of pumpkins while shopping at a Swansea store.
St. Clair County settles discrimination suit with former clerk
A discrimination suit against St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Kahala Clay settled Jan. 30, the day it was set to go to a jury trial in federal court in Benton.
Woman alleges negligent debt collection practices
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman claims a debt collector negligently failed to note that she had disputed a debt on her account.
Deck hand alleges injuries from rear computer cooler
EAST ST. LOUIS — A deck hand claims he was injured when the vessel's rear computer cooler struck him.
Licensor sues licensees for alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE — A licensor alleges its licensees failed to pay monthly licensing fees for a park.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Feb. 14-17
The Madison County asbestos jury docket is scheduled for Feb. 14 and 17 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 14-21
There are 12 cases with hearings scheduled on the Madison County civil docket for Feb. 14-21.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Feb. 14-17
The Madison County asbestos motion docket is scheduled for Feb. 14 and 17 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Consumer alleges inaccurate credit reporting following bankruptcy
EAST ST. LOUIS — A consumer claims he suffered damages when several debt collectors failed to indicate that a debt was discharged in bankruptcy.
Man alleges debt collector tried collecting on resolved debt
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man is suing a debt collector for allegedly attempting to collect on a nonexistent debt.
Woman alleges injuries from dog attack
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges she was attacked by a dog while using a public sidewalk in Collinsville.
Supreme Court consolidates budget impasse and labor contract appeals at Fourth District
The Illinois Supreme Court has consolidated appeals to the Fourth District Appellate Court involving Gov. Bruce Rauner’s declaration that negotiations with a state labor union have reached impasse and that workers' contracts have expired.
Goddard School owner pleads guilty to failing to report suspected child abuse
The owner of The Goddard School in Edwardsville plead guilty to willfully failing to report suspected child abuse.
Special prosecutors have been picked to lead Duebbert investigation
Prosecutors from outside the Metro East have been picked to lead an investigation of St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ronald Duebbert to decide whether he should be charged with obstruction of justice related to a first degree murder case.
Man sues Buckey's Express over slip and fall
EDWARDSVILLE — An man is suing a gas station after he slipped and fell on a puddle of water.
Man blames Granite City motorist for crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A man from Pontoon Beach is suing a Granite City motorist for allegedly causing a collision.