News from 2017
Illinois state politics fueled by the privately educated
If one aspires to become a politician in Illinois, there's one tried and tested route: Attend private elementary and high schools.
Chicago public schools to pay $850 million in interest on $500 million loan
The loan will not be paid off until current kindergarteners are in their mid-30s.
Inspector, home sellers deny liability in suit alleging undisclosed mold
An inspection company and the home sellers deny liability in a buyer’s lawsuit alleging they failed to disclose mold and moisture damage.
District judge rules there is no attorney-client privilege when third party is present
BENTON - Magistrate Judge Reona Daly held that a woman suing Fare Foods for alleged sexual harassment waived attorney-client privilege during her first meeting with attorney Kevin Kaufhold because her mother was present.
Dollar General granted summary judgment in contract dispute with City of Mounds
EAST ST. LOUIS - District Judge Phil Gilbert granted summary judgment for Westmore Equities in a suit alleging it had a legally binding contract with the City of Mounds to develop a Dollar General store in the area.
Edgar County Watchdogs file suit in connection with Mautino investigation
It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since an Illinois good government group raised eyebrows over questionable campaign spending by the state’s auditor general, and now the organization is suing over Auditor General Frank Mautino’s failure to respond to records requests.
Fourth District: Asbestos judge did not err in staying terminally ill man’s trial
SPRINGFIELD – McLean County Presiding Judge Rebecca Foley committed no error when she stayed trial for a man about to die of lung cancer, Fourth District appellate judges decided on July 26.
Property owner accuses men of failing to prevent livestock from trespassing
A Madison County property owner is suing over alleged livestock trespassing.
Civil defense manual brought into modern era with first publication since 1995
CHICAGO – Civil defense lawyers can now learn from modern examples of best practices with the new Defense Counsel Training Manual, which had not been updated since 1995.
North 10th Street property isn't compliant with city codes, Belleville claims
BELLEVILLE – The city of Belleville alleges a structure on North 10th Street is dangerous because of its condition.
Belleville seeks demolition of Arthur Street property over alleged code violations
BELLEVILLE – The city of Belleville has filed a suit against a property owner over allegations that a structure on the property is not in compliance with city codes and is dangerous to the neighborhood.
Madison County to host OMA and FOIA seminar
A seminar for local and appointed officials, as well as the publlic, on Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act issues will be held at 5 p.m., Aug. 9 in the county board room of the County Administration Building, 157 N. Main St., Edwardsville.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 7-11
Madison County Circuit Judges Crowder and Mudge have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Aug. 7-11.
Rauner issues amendatory veto of school finance bill
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto strips a Chicago bailout from Senate Bill 1, among other changes.
Witnesses shift blame in statements following Dec. 30 murder in Belleville
Witnesses to the murder of Carl Silas, who at first accused David Fields of shooting him, shifted the blame to a stranger four hours later, according to reports of St. Clair County sheriff’s deputies.
Illinois needs to be a right-to-work state to compete for jobs
Illinois is surrounded by right-to-work states. Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin all have right-to-work laws protecting employees from forced unionism – as do the majority of U.S. States, 28 in all.
Madison County foreclosures July 7-19
There were 31 foreclosures in Madison county from July 7-19.
St. Clair County real estate July 3-14
An East Carondolet property sold for $1.7 million as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for July 3-14.
St. Clair County foreclosures July 10-26
There were twelve foreclosures in St. Clair County July 10-July 26, 2017.
Driver, passenger allege motorist failed to give right-of-way
BELLEVILLE — A driver and passenger are suing a motorist and metro transit company for allegedly causing a collision by failing to obey a traffic control sign.