News from February 2018
Madigan says he won't resign in wake of staffer sexual harassment scandal
Speaker Michael Madigan says he has no plans to resign in the wake of allegations his political operation slow-walked an investigation of a staffer alleging sexual harassment by a supervisor.
Motorist seeks damages after rear-end collision in Brooklyn
BELLEVILLE – A St. Louis man alleges he was injured in a rear-end collision in Brooklyn.
Kiss-off: Too many Illinoisans breaking up with the state
Every relationship comes with some sacrifices. But for an alarming number of Illinoisans, they're opting instead to sacrifice their state IDs.
Which comes first, the chicken or the egg?
People have argued for years about the right answer to that poser. Here's another: Which comes first, the trial or the decision?
Ives: Madigan should step down over handling of sexual harassment complaint
The office of House Speaker is a powerful position that carries with it a great deal of responsibility. It is because of Speaker Madigan’s failure to carry out the responsibility of his leadership position that we’re at this point. He failed to do his job and ensure that a Legislative Inspector General was in place and that complaints were handled in a timely manner.
Witness in case against St. Clair County judge came forth with video during end of '16 election cycle
BELLEVILLE – A special prosecutor pursuing sexual abuse charges against a St. Clair County judge will call a witness who produced a video 10 days before the 2016 election claiming he was sexually battered 17 years earlier by then attorney Ron Duebbert.
Motorist sues over Green Haven Road collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist alleges another driver struck her vehicle when she attempted to turn on Illinois Route 159 from Green Haven Road.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 19-23
There are 20 law cases scheduled on the Madison County civil docket with circuit judges Matoesian, Mudge and Ruth for Feb. 19-23.
St. Clair County foreclosures Jan. 24-Feb. 8
There were eight foreclosures in St. Clair County from Jan. 24 to Feb. 8.
St. Clair County real estate Feb. 1-5
A Belleville property sold for $400,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Feb. 1-5.
Madison County real estate Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
An Edwardsville home sold for nearly $600,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Jan. 30-Feb. 5.
Madison County foreclosures Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
There were 13 foreclosures in Madison County from Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
Trucking escort company denies liability in suit alleging cargo struck bridge
A trucking escort company argues that a trucker should have stopped or attempted to avoid a bridge in a suit alleging the truck’s cargo struck the bottom of an I-64 overpass.
Patient sues over surgery for hidden penis syndrome
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient alleges a Maryville doctor negligently performed a surgery to treat hidden penis syndrome.
Driver seeks more than $50,000 following St. Louis Road collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman alleges she was injured when her vehicle was rear-ended while traveling in Madison County.
Landlord sues childcare facility for unpaid rent
EDWARDSVILLE — A landlord is suing Here We Grow LLP and its operators for failing to make payments and refusing to vacate the premises.
Widow sues motorist following husband's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A widow is suing a motorist for allegedly hitting her husband as he walked along the road.
Beasley Gas-N-Go sued over parking lot slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A customer is suing Beasley Gas-N-Go Inc. in Wood River after he slipped and fell on oil in the parking lot.
Motorist sues over rear-end collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision on Green Mount Road.
Pedestrian allegedly hit while using crosswalk
BELLEVILLE — A pedestrian alleges a motorist struck him while he was using a crosswalk.