News from March 2017
Majority of Illinois voters support a 'no tax hike budget'
More than half of Illinois voters want lawmakers to balance the budget by only cutting state spending.
Madison County real estate Feb. 14-21
An Edwardsville home sold for $378,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Feb. 14-21.
Widow alleges defendants took control of funds without authorization
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing after the defendants allegedly took control over the decedent's funds without authorization.
Used car dealers accused of misrepresenting vehicle's condition
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing used automobile dealers for allegedly misrepresenting that a vehicle was in good running condition.
Mesothelioma victim lacks credibility
Stan Urban had sought $10 million in damages from a company that may or may not have had anything to do with his exposure, and he sought it in a Madison County courthouse with which neither he nor the defendant had any connection.
Fairview Heights drug dealers Perkins and Oliver get 10 year sentence reductions
U.S. District Judge David Herndon cut the sentences of drug dealing mother Deborah Perkins and son Douglas Oliver by more than 10 years, setting them up for release on the same day in 2026.
Family service counselor alleges wrongful termination
EDWARDSVILLE — A family service counselor is suing two non-profit corporations for allegedly terminating her employment after she filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits.
Woman sues over fall from pilates reformer
BELLEVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she fell off a pilates reformer at the Belleville Health and Sports Center.
Deck hand alleges injuries from computer cooler after collision with barge
EAST ST. LOUIS — An East Carondelet man is suing a towing vessel operator after a tugboat captain allegedly collided with a barge.
Madison County foreclosures Feb. 16-March 3
There were 44 foreclosures in Madison County from Feb. 16 to March 3.
Madison County civil docket March 13-16
There are nine cases with scheduled hearings on the Madison County civil docket for March 13-16 at 9 a.m.
Madison County asbestos motion docket March 13-20
The Madison County asbestos motion docket is scheduled for March 13-20 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
Madison County asbestos jury docket March 13
The Madison County asbestos jury docket is scheduled for March 13 at 9 a.m. in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.
St. Clair County real estate Feb. 23-28
A Fairview Heights home sold for $384,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions from Feb. 23-28.
St. Clair County foreclosures Feb. 21-March 3
There were 26 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Feb. 24-March 3.
Motorist sues another driver for alleged negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist alleges another driver negligently caused a collision.
Woman sues debt collector for alleged unlawful collection activities
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a debt collector for allegedly sending payment demand letters to her home following bankruptcy.
Poll shows voters want balanced budget through spending cuts, not tax increases
A new poll shows that more than half of Illinoisans say state government spends too much money, and should close its budget deficit by only cutting spending – not raising taxes.
Vote buying in East St. Louis? Township supervisor candidate says no
St. Clair County State's Attorney Brendan Kelly said he is aware of videos posted March 4 on YouTube that raise questions about vote fraud in East St. Louis.
Collinsville resident accuses Snyder & Associates of deceptive collection practices
EAST ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing a debt collector for allegedly attempting to collect a debt that had been discharged in bankruptcy.