News from May 2018
Former jailer pleads guilty to theft of government property
A former St. Clair County jailer accused of stealing money from a detainee has pleaded guilty to theft of government property.
Woman alleges First Acceptance Insurance denied uninsured motorist claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A Maidson County woman is suing an insurer and driver after a collision in Alton.
Charles Freeman, first African-American IL Sup Ct justice, retires; Appellate justice Neville appointed to replace
After nearly three decades on Illinois’ high court, Justice Charles Freeman, the first black justice to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court and a former chief justice of the court, has retired. Illinois First District Appellate Court P. Scott Neville has been appointed to serve the remainder of Freeman's term through 2020.
Man alleges USAA Insurance denied underinsured motorist claim
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing an insurance company for allegedly refusing to cover an underinsured motorist claim.
Man allegedly hit with roofing materials
BELLEVILLE — A man claims he was injured when roofing materials were thrown from an office building and landed on his head.
Pedestrian allegedly hit on Illinois Route 157
BELLEVILLE — A pedestrian alleges she was injured when a motorist hit her as she walked on Illinois Route 157.
Customer requests inspection of East St. Louis Subway after light fixture fell on his head
A man alleging he was injured by a falling light fixture at the East St. Louis Subway requests approval to inspect the restaurant.
Third Judicial Circuit judge awarded National Judicial College scholarship
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County Associate Judge Maureen Schuette has been awarded a scholarship to the National Judicial College for 2018.
Patient sues Glen Carbon dental office over alleged nerve damage
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient claims he has nerve damage after a tooth extraction and implantation at a Glen Carbon dental office.
Motorist sues over Lebanon collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision in Lebanon.
Suit alleges woman fell through trampoline padding at Aim High Glen Carbon
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she was injured after she fell through padding surrounding a trampoline.
Famous Lincoln portrait to be unveiled at Madison County courthouse
A high-quality reproduction of a famous Abraham Lincoln will be unveiled at the Madison County Circuit Court on May 21 at 11 a.m.
Lebanon Council deals with FOIA concerns on personal devices
Residents of Lebanon may soon need to stick to official channels to speak to their city officials. Alderman Rick Gale mentioned to the council that any communication with residents via the council members’ personal cell phones is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee helps 38 litigants in first quarter
EDWARDSVILLE – The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bona Committee announced that it provided free legal appointments to 38 local residents with limited incomes in the first quarter of this year.
Motorist, passenger allege injuries in Cahokia head-on collision
BELLEVILLE — Two St. Clair County residents claim they were injured when a driver struck their vehicle head-on.
St. Clair County real estate April 20-30
A Marissa property sold for $850,000 as part of the real estate transactions in St. Clair County from April 20-30.
Madison County foreclosures May 8-11
There were 10 foreclosures in Madison County from May 8-11
Madison County real estate April 27 - May 2
A Collinsville property sold for more than $2.6 million as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for April 27-May 2.
St. Clair County foreclosures May 7-10
There were 11 foreclosures in St. Clair County from May 7-10.
Madison County civil docket May 21-25
Madison County circuit judges Mudge, Crowder, Ruth, Dugan and Matoesian have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for the week of May 21-25.