News from 2017
Census: Illinois loses title of 5th largest state to Pennsylvania
Census data released Dec. 20 show the Land of Lincoln is no longer the fifth-largest state in the U.S.
Felonious mayors, a tradition in Alorton
If it's true that American voters get the government they deserve, then the roughly two thousand residents of Alorton in St. Clair County must be truly deplorable. Or, they're extremely tolerant and forgiving.
Madison County civil docket Jan. 4-5
Madison County Circuit Judges Dugan, Mudge, Ruth and Crowder have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Jan. 4-5.
Madison County real estate Dec. 6-12
An Edwardsville home sold for $539,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Dec. 6-12.
54th Senate District candidate: Small business owners concerned about workers' comp 'causation' rule
Small business owners complain the most about one particular aspect of workers' compensation legislation, the
Madison County foreclosures Dec. 6-12
There were 12 foreclosures in Madison County from Dec. 6-12
Suspect found not guilty at October trial over weapons charge, now sees his jailer charged
BELLEVILLE – Tables turned for suspect Willie Long, who beat a felony charge and now sees his jailer facing two felony charges.
Local governments challenged by underfunded pension plans; Candidate for governor calls for amending constitution
With Illinois homeowners paying close to the highest property taxes in the country, and its residents shouldering the highest public pension debt relative to income, how local governments deal with the growing problem is a tale of two cities, so to speak.
St. Clair County real estate Dec. 8-14
An O'Fallon home sold for nearly $400,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Dec. 8-14.
St. Clair County foreclosures Dec. 5-15
There were 13 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Dec. 5-15.
Lopinot denies dismissal, transfer in suit alleging man used daughter’s college funds to pay debts
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot denied a father’s motions to dismiss and transfer his daughter’s suit alleging he paid off debts with funds intended for her college education.
Ten trials went to verdict in Madison County in 2017; Jurors awarded plaintiffs $676,787
With 10 lawsuits in Madison County going to verdict in 2017, jurors awarded plaintiffs a total of $676,787.
Edwardsville attorney named to ’10 Best Family Law Attorneys' list
Edwardsville attorney Deborah A. Hawkins has been recognized as part of the 2017 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
St. Clair County Circuit Clerk sued for failing to notify man of dismissed suit
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Kahala Clay, alleging she failed to notify him that his suit against the City of Belleville for failing to respond to a FOIA request had been dismissed.
New felony misconduct charge sidelines vote-buying trial set to begin today against Alorton mayor
BELLEVILLE – When state police charged Alorton mayor Jo Ann Reed with felony misconduct last week, she lost a trial date on a prior charge and may lose her lawyers.
East St. Louis hires Baricevic firm, replacing outgoing Sen. Clayborne firm
EAST ST. LOUIS – City council members have hired former chief circuit judge John Baricevic, son Charles J. Baricevic, and Grey Chatham Sr., as corporation counsel.
Former nursing home employee files class action over use of biometric data
BELLEVILLE — A former nursing home employee has filed a class action alleging her employer stored her biometric information without consent.
Woman alleges nursing center patient died from dehydration
BELLEVILLE — A representative of a deceased patient claims the Willow Creek nursing center failed to care for the patient or provide proper nutrition.
Insurer sued for failing to make payments following crash
BELLEVILLE — A policy owner is suing an insurance company for failing to provide coverage following a collision with an uninsured driver.
Motorist sues Mascoutah school, bus driver over collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing Mascoutah Community Unit School District #19 after one of its bus drivers allegedly caused a collision.