News from January 2017
Madison County civil docket Jan. 23-27
Madison County Circuit Judges Hylla, Ruth, Matoesian and Mudge and Associate Judges Flack and Harrison have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Jan. 23-27.
Madison County foreclosures Jan. 9-11
There were eight foreclosures in Madison County from Jan. 9-11.
AFSCME uses fake 'compromise' to set stage for state worker strike
AFSCME – the state’s largest government-worker union – spent two years pushing for contract provisions that would cost state taxpayers billions. Now that the union has lost before the state labor board, it has issued a “framework” for compromise. But that “framework” is merely a publicity stunt to make the union appear reasonable while union leaders threaten a strike to obtain contract provisions that burden state taxpayers.
Illinois residents could face sticker shock over beverage tax proposal
SPRINGFIELD – If you think you're already paying too much for sweetened liquid refreshments, hold on to your wallet. If approved by the Illinois General Assembly and signed into law, Senate Bill 9 would sharply raise the price consumers pay for packaged sodas, syrup-based coffee drinks and tea.
Lawmaker proposes statewide 'Zombie Preparedness Month'
In one of the first proposals of the new General Assembly, state Rep. Chris Welch, D-Westchester, proposed making October 2017 “zombie preparedness month.”
Madison County school boards may seek sales tax increase for construction costs
Madison County school boards could move forward with a sales tax referendum that would go toward construction costs.
Cook sues towing vessel owner for alleged unsafe workplace
EDWARDSVILLE — A cook is suing the owner of a towing vessel for allegedly failing to provide proper tools and assistance.
Passenger alleges injuries from St. Louis collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a collision in St. Louis.
Painting contractor alleges inflated refuel charge
EDWARDSVILLE - A painting contractor is suing Sunbelt Rentals Inc., an equipment rental company, citing alleged unfair and deceptive trade practices.
Guest sues property owner for alleged negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a property owner after he allegedly fell on a wooden step in the garage.
Nursing home alleges resident failed to pay
EDWARDSVILLE - A nursing home facility is suing a resident for failing to pay for services.
Real estate buyer alleges sellers misrepresented flooding problems
EDWARDSVILLE - A real estate buyer is suing the sellers for allegedly misrepresenting the property's flooding problems.
Passenger alleges injuries from rollover Bethalto collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger claims a Godfrey motorist allegedly left the roadway and rolled the car he was riding in.
Patient alleges injuries from slip, fall in bathroom
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Washington Park Health and Opportunity Center after she allegedly slipped and fell in the bathroom.
Woman accused of running red light, causing collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist and passenger are suing another driver for allegedly running a red light and causing a collision.
Pedestrian allegedly dies after being struck by motorist
BELLEVILLE — A family claims their father died after being struck by a vehicle while walking along Illinois Route 161.
Conductor alleges injuries from throwing switch
BELLEVILLE — A conductor is suing Union Pacific after he allegedly injured himself while trying to throw a switch.
Man sues over diving board slip and fall
BELLEVILLE — A former gym member claims he was injured when he slipped on a diving board at Kings Point Sports Club.
Man sues motorist for allegedly causing collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision.
Driver accused of causing Cahokia collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims he was injured in a Cahokia collision.