News from June 2018
Belleville has seen sharpest population decline among top Illinois cities since 2010
As Illinois struggles to address its people problem, population loss has plagued communities across the Land of Lincoln. But the shrinkage in some areas has been more severe than others.
Madison County foreclosures May 31 - June 5
There were 10 foreclosures in Madison County from May 31 - June 5
Madison County real estate May 22-29
Homes in Glen Carbon, Edwardsville and Hamel sold for more than $400,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions from May 22-29.
St. Clair County foreclosures May 31-June 11
There were 13 foreclosures in St. Clair County from May 31-June 11.
St. Clair County real estate May 18-23
A Swansea home sold for more than $450,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions.
Madison County civil docket June 18-22
Madison County Circuit Judges Mudge, Matoesian and Ruth have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for the week of June 18-22.
Taxpayers are on the hook for Tim Mapes’ six-figure pension
Not only are we supposed to accept the fact that our state government is overrun with sexual predators—we are also expected to fund their lavish retirement benefits.
Visiting judge finds conflict of interest exists in MC raid case; Notes ease of indictment in 'ham sandwich' remark
Visiting Associate Judge Jerry Crisel of the Second Judicial Circuit concluded that a conflict of interest does exist in regards to a raid at the county administration building five months ago.
Belleville attorney’s ARDC censure comes after clean 37-year record
SPRINGFIELD – Belleville attorney George Ripplinger was censured by the Illinois Supreme Court on May 24, about a year after appellate judges affirmed sanctions against him and client Vikki Henley of Metropolis.
Advertising agency owner alleges insurer failed to make payments following flood
EDWARDSVILLE — An advertising agency owner is suing an insurer for allegedly failing to make payments after his business was damaged due to a flood.
Former Judge Patrick Murphy hopes to ‘prevail’
Maybe it happened the way they said, or maybe not. Maybe the plaintiffs are telling the truth, or maybe the defendants.
Driver sues over Hartford collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a Hartford collision.
Employer sued for allegedly failing to make employee contributions
BENTON — Administrators of employee benefit funds for VI Corps. are suing their employer for allegedly failing to make contributions on behalf of employees.
Customer sues IHOP restaurant operators following fall
BELLEVILLE — A customer is suing the operators of a local IHOP restaurant after she allegedly fell outside the bathroom.
Woman sues Circle K over slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when she slipped and fell in a Circle K parking lot.
Motorist alleges driver ran stop sign
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman claims she was injured when a motorist ran a stop sign and caused a collision.
Herndon grants plaintiffs’ move to put Hale discovery in public domain; State Farm calls it a media ploy to manufacture stories
EAST ST. LOUIS – Discovery documents in a $10 billion suit against State Farm belong in the public record, U.S. District Judge David Herndon ruled on June 11.
Murder suspect's attorney ready to move forward with trial; Kimble: 'I have everything I think I need'
BELLEVILLE – Counsel for murder suspect David Fields on Friday told St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Haida that she is ready to move forward with the scheduled pre-trial conference next month.
For Speaker Madigan, when do drips become a flood?
A few brave souls have come forward with their stories about the behavior under Madigan’s dome. But how many still feel powerless?
Motorist alleges driver caused North Bluff collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims a commercial driver for GTBG Transport caused a collision by inappropriately attempting to make a left hand turn.