News from October 2017
Illinoisans see less income after taxes than residents of all neighboring states
Illinoisans saw more than 30 percent of their income go to income taxes and property taxes from March 2015 to March 2016 – a higher share than residents of every bordering state.
Illinois is becoming a home equity desert
The highest property taxes in the nation are stripping families of both their home's value and their ability to get a return on the largest investment most will make in their lifetime.
Illinois’ property tax system is inequitable, inefficient, and indecipherable.
'The way due process is supposed to work': Ill. Supreme Court decision reshapes state's legal landscape
Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court moved to significantly limit general personal jurisdiction over corporations, the Illinois Supreme Court at last has used that precedent to perhaps achieve legal venue reforms long sought by business groups and reform proponents - and long ignored by state lawmakers.
Three allege injuries in collision with Pizza Hut driver
EDWARDSVILLE – Two adults and a minor child allege they were injured after a Pizza Hut driver ran a stop sign and collided with their vehicle.
Woman claims she suffered back, shoulder injuries in Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a driver, claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Motorist sues over Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman is seeking damages for alleged injuries she sustained in a Granite City collision.
Woman alleges injuries from Fosterburg Road crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing Ameren Illinois and an employee for allegedly causing a collision on Fosterburg Road.
Passenger sues driver for crashing into tree
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a tree.
St. Clair County jury awards motorist $15K in collision suit
A St. Clair County jury awarded a motorist $15,000 in a suit involving an O’Fallon rear-end collision.
Authorities differ on process for filling circuit court judicial vacancy
Filling a judicial vacancy that was created upon the death of St. Clair County circuit judge Robert LeChien nearly two months ago remains in limbo as two authorities maintain different positions on how the process works for filling it.
Livingston woman accused of exercising undue influence over mother's accounts
EDWARDSVILLE — A deceased woman's child and grandchild are suing their relative for allegedly exercising influence over the decedent's accounts.
Driver, passengers sue over rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A driver and several passengers allege they suffered injuries in a rear-end collision.
Motorist accused of causing extensive injuries in Union Street crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Woman claims she was injured, had medical expenses as a result of Troy Road crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist seeks more than $50,000 in I-270 crash involving Nestle Transportation driver
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing a transport and distribution company and its employee, citing alleged negligence.
Judge dismisses Ditch Witch suit after settlement reached
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has dismissed without prejudice a product defect claim involving a mini skid steer unit after the involved parties reached a settlement.
Long John Silvers sued over slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Long John Silvers after she allegedly slipped and fell on a puddle of liquid.
Granite City alleges defective repairs on sewer system
EDWARDSVILLE — Granite City claims its sewer system began cracking and corroding shortly after repairs were completed.
Man alleges wife died from incorrect medication dosage
BELLEVILLE — A man claims his wife died from a pulmonary embolism after she was allegedly given an incorrect dosage of medication.
Motorist alleges injuries from rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A Dupo woman claims she was rear-ended on Triple Lakes Road.