News from January 2017
Washington Park mayor claims removal from electoral board motivated by desire to control April election
Washington Park Mayor Ann Rodgers claims St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Haida and county Democrat chairman Robert Sprague kicked her off the village’s electoral board in order to control the April 4 election.
Illinois Policy Institute proposes property tax freeze, moving pensions to self-managed plans, no tax increase
The Illinois Policy Institute outlined a budget reform plan today that would balance the state budget and close a projected $7.1 billion budget deficit without raising taxes.
City of O'Fallon coutersues residents over sewer pipe dispute; Says residents owed duty to maintain property
The City of O’Fallon filed a counter-complaint against several residents in a suit alleging it failed to repair a storm sewer pipe between their properties, arguing the property owners owed a duty to maintain their own property.
Madison County real estate Jan. 9-18
An Edwardsville home on the historic St. Louis Street sold for $430,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions from Jan. 9-18.
Property buyers allege seller failed to disclose flood history
EDWARDSVILLE — Two property buyers allege Best Hometown Bancorp failed to disclose the property's flooding history, resulting in $125,000 in flood damage.
Patron files dram shop suit against Hurricane Bar & Grill
EDWARDSVILLE — A patron is suing Hurricane's Bar & Grill after another patron allegedly became intoxicated and punched him.
Paintless dent repair provider sues former CEO
EDWARDSVILLE — A paintless dent repair service provider is suing its former CEO for allegedly abruptly leaving the company to start his own business.
Bank of Edwardsville sues borrower for failure to pay
EDWARDSVILLE — The Bank of Edwardsville is suing a borrower for failing to pay off a loan.
Madison County foreclosures Jan. 17-26
There were 29 foreclosures in Madison County from Jan. 17-26.
St. Clair County foreclosures Jan. 4-20
There were 22 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Jan. 4-20.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 17-25
An O'Fallon home sold for more than $419,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions from Jan. 17-25.
Lawn care employee seeks to dismiss sexual harassment suit
An employee of a lawn care business alleges the Human Rights Act preempts liability for sexual harassment and seeks dismissal of a co-worker’s suit.
Illinois loses 16,700 jobs in face of new tax proposals
Illinois lost 16,700 payroll jobs in December 2016, according to a Jan. 20 report from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, or IDES.
Madison County asbestos motion docket Feb. 6-8
There are 24 cases set on the Madison County asbestos motion docket for Feb. 6 and 8 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' court, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asbestos jury docket Feb. 6
The Madison County asbestos jury docket is scheduled for Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' court, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Josh Evans joins Unsell and Schuman as partner; Expands firm to Jerseyville
Attorney Josh Evans joined The Law Offices of Unsell and Schuman as a partner at the beginning of this year.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 6-10
There are 55 cases with hearings scheduled on the Madison County civil docket for Feb. 6-10.
Lisa Madigan still trying to stiff state workers
“Why has she stood silently by each year in office as [the] General Assembly passed unconstitutional budgets for 12 years?” That's the question Illinois State Representative Grant Wehrli tweeted last Saturday in response to AG Lisa Madigan's filing of a motion in St. Clair County Circuit Court two days earlier to strip state workers of their pay pending resolution of a contract dispute.
Customer allegedly lost leg from trip, fall at Jerseyville Hardee's
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Hardee's customer alleges she tripped and fell due to a difference in elevation in the parking lot, resulting in leg amputation.
Todd Sivia named to Rising Stars list
EDWARDSVILLE – For a fourth consecutive year, Todd Sivia has been named to the Super Lawyers list of 2017 Rising Stars.