News from April 2018
Appeals court declines to consider Shelby County landowner dispute
MOUNT VERNON — The Fifth District Appellate Court on April 2 denied an appeal from landowners in a 13-year-old case over the construction of private roads in a Shelby County subdivision.
Challenges ahead with transition to statewide court e-filing, especially with 'eye-popping' number of asbestos cases
Madison County's Circuit Clerk will not receive any additional funding in his budget to manage the challenge of abiding by an Illinois Supreme Court ruling that all counties must feed filings into a statewide system by July 1.
Progressive tax increase proposal faces uphill battle; Meier says he's always been against 'money grab'
Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker is pushing a progressive tax increase plan for wealthier wage earners in the state and as Republicans line up against it, observers predicted the billionaire businessman’s attempt will be a tough sell.
Harvey: Canary in the collapsing Illinois coal mine
Your job, your pension, or your home. This is the choice left to several families in Harvey, Illinois. They can’t have all three and some don’t even have the choice of one.
JIB complaint against Duebbert says he gave false statements to police and board involving murder investigation
BELLEVILLE – The Judicial Inquiry Board filed a complaint against St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert Thursday, alleging he provided false and misleading information to police that contradicted his testimony regarding a phone he loaned to murder suspect David E. Fields.
Woman claims box fell on her head at Belleville Walmart
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman claims she was injured at the Belleville Wal-Mart when a box fell from the top shelf.
Patient sues Athletic Therapy Center over physical therapy treatment
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing Athletic Therapy Center for allegedly failing to appropriately treat his condition.
Woman sues property owner after falling down steps
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a property owner after she allegedly fell while walking down steps.
Former yard clerk alleges cancer from exposure to toxic substances
EDWARDSVILLE — A yard clerk is suing a common carrier company for allegedly exposing him to toxic substances during his 40-year career.
Woman claims Belleville bars served man who ran stop sign
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing two Belleville bars after an intoxicated driver allegedly crashed into her vehicle.
Lender claims Troy man didn't repay loan after he sold his home
EDWARDSVILLE — A lender is suing a Troy resident, claiming he didn't repay a loan.
Special prosecutors for everyone!
For the new craze of impugning the integrity of senior law enforcement officials and requesting the appointment of special prosecutors, we can thank, among others, fired former FBI Director James Comey.
Madison County resident accused of not repaying loan for home
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is being accused of failing to repay a loan after her home was sold.
Motorist alleges driver ran stop sign
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured when another driver ran a stop sign.
St. Clair County woman seeks judgment over nonpayment of loan
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County resident alleges two people did not pay back a loan.
Disabled veteran alleges Mascoutah officer caused emotional distress
BELLEVILLE — A disabled veteran is suing the City of Mascoutah and a police officer alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress.
In latest decision over Superfund site, court finds in favor of toxic waste haulage company
In the most recent judgment linked to the legacy of widespread contamination at and surrounding two industrial sites in St. Clair County, an appeals court has ruled in favor of a trucking company accused of contributing to the pollution, and against its insurer.
Madison County real estate April 5 - 9
An Edwardsville home sold for more than $500,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for April 5-9.
St. Clair County foreclosures March 29-April 9
There were 21 foreclosures in St. Clair County from March 29 to April 9.
Truck driver charged following fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-55
Truck driver Mohamed Y. Jama has been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated reckless driving following a fatal eight-vehicle collision on I-55 in November.