News from July 2018
Jobs data: After 2017 income tax hike, Illinois slows while nation grows
As national jobs growth kept up a steady clip, Illinois saw jobs growth dip after lawmakers passed a historic tax hike.
St. Clair County foreclosures June 22-28
There were 12 foreclosures in St. Clair County from June 22-28.
St. Clair real estate June 7-14
A Smithton property sold for $560,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for June 7-14.
Madison County foreclosures June 21- July 5
There were 17 foreclosures in Madison County from June 21- July 5
Madison County real estate June 11-21
An Edwardsville home sold for more than $650,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for June 11-21.
Madison County civil docket July 16-20
Madison County circuit judges Dugan and Ruth have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for the week of July 16-20.
Split in Mautino spending decision is defeat for challenger, but earlier ruling means auditor general can’t run again
CHICAGO – Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino’s former campaign committee violated no laws by identifying a garage and a bank as recipients of payments that others received, the state election board decided on July 10.
The truth, and nothing but
It's an election year, and voters in St. Clair, Monroe, Perry, Randolph and Washington counties should consider what just happened in their courthouse in People v. Ronald Duebbert.
Witness for Duebbert, sister and office manager, was prepared to testify allegations 'totally made up'
A witness for St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ron Duebbert was prepared to testify that his accuser fabricated all of the claims that led to felony criminal sexual abuse and intimidation charges filed against him last year.
East Alton eyes $35K in savings, but pension woes loom much larger
Severely underwater public safety pensions have already derailed the finances of other municipalities, such as Harvey and North Chicago.
Lopinot suggests sanctions possible in suit over woman's college funds
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot told a father that his failure to comply with an order granting a motion to compel will result in sanctions in a suit alleging he paid off debts with funds intended for his daughter’s college education.
Granite City woman claims she slipped, fell on faulty stairs
BELLEVILLE — Two property are being sued after a visitor allegedly slipped and fell.
Woman files class action over Luv N' Care's 'all natural' teething gel
BELLEVILLE — A woman filed a class action alleging infant teething gel is falsely marketed as "all natural."
East St. Louis, officer settle man’s suit alleging injuries while fleeing from police
The City of East St. Louis and a police officer have reached a settlement with a man who sued after he was injured while trying to flee from the police.
Retired Fairview Heights police chief seeks to reduce 'staggering' violent crime rate in campaign for St. Clair Co. Sheriff
After 30 years serving in the Fairview Heights Police Department, Nick Gailius recently retired as Chief and turned his attention to fighting crime on a larger scale.
St. Clair County resident sues driver for allegedly causing three-vehicle collision
A St. Clair County resident sued another driver for allegedly causing a three-vehicle collision and injuring him.
Madison County couple sues Medline Industries for wrongful termination
A Madison County couple who worked together sued Medline Industries Inc. on June 25 for retaliation and wrongful termination.
Gleeson grants dismissal in suit against St. Clair County Circuit Clerk
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson granted Circuit Clerk Kahalah Clay’s motion to dismiss a man’s suit alleging she failed to notify him that his suit against the City of Belleville had been dismissed.
Gleeson says he won't return judge cleared of charges to bench, but says Duebbert can petition Supreme Court for return
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Ronald Duebbert will remain on administrative duties despite criminal charges against him being dropped last week.
Yandle turns down Boeing’s second motion to keep asbestos suit in federal court
An Illinois federal judge denied Boeing Company's second attempt to move an asbestos lawsuit from state to federal court.