News from October 2018
Janus v. AFSCME and the truth about pensions in one graphic
One graphic perfectly captures the absurdity of Illinois pensions over the past three decades.
Smearing Republicans, a St. Clair County Democrat tradition
Newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh isn’t the only candidate for a judgeship to have his reputation smeared by his political opponents.
Driver alleges injuries from Frank Scott Parkway collision
BELLEVILLE — A driver claims he was injured in a collision on Frank Scott Parkway.
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 10
A Caseyville property sold for nearly $400,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Sept. 10.
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 27-Oct. 3
There were 10 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.
Madison County real estate Sept. 11-17
A Godfrey home sold for more than $450,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Sept. 11-17.
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 25-28
There were 11 foreclosures in Madison County from Sept. 25-28
Madison County civil docket Oct. 15-19
Madison County circuit judges Dugan, Ruth and Crowder have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for Oct. 15-19.
Remember: 'When passions most inflamed, fairness is most in jeopardy'
The recent conduct of the Democrats in the assessment of Brett Kavanaugh for a seat on the Supreme Court has been so outrageous that it cannot go un-noted. After seven investigations by the FBI not a single instance of a sexual impropriety has been noted against Justice Kavanaugh.
Vote Rauner, lest Illinois gain speed in downward spiral
For most of my 90 years of life, Illinois was like heaven on earth for raising my children. Moderate Illinois tax rates made it possible for us to live comfortably.
Passenger sues over multi-vehicle collision in Fairview Heights
BELLEVILLE — A passenger is suing RP Lumber and an employee following a collision in Fairview Heights.
Driver sues over Old Collinsville Road collision
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a driver for allegedly causing a crash on Old Collinsville Road.
Man sues over collision on Thouvenot Lane
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing a truck driver for allegedly causing a collision while in stop-and-go traffic.
Lawyers representing plaintiffs in Sauget pollution suit reduce fee from 40 to 26.5 percent
BELLEVILLE – Lawyers who lowered the expectations of 11,256 clients in a pollution suit against Monsanto and Cerro Copper lowered their fee as a result.
Cruse describes new bail reform law aimed at helping poor people, amidst criticism from Justice for Kane and radio host's racial slurs
The leader of a grassroots group seeking to oust St. Clair County Circuit Judge Zina Cruse from office in next month's election refutes claims that there's a racial component to the anti-retention effort.
Driver sued over Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist and a passenger are suing another driver for allegedly causing an Alton collision.
Man alleges intoxicated driver caused Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing the driver for allegedly causing an Alton collision while intoxicated.
Watson must defend jail suicide suit brought by MacArthur Justice Center of Chicago
BENTON – St. Clair County Sheriff Rick Watson must defend a claim of deliberate indifference in a jail suicide, U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle ruled on Oct. 4.
Lawyers supporting Dem candidate for Fifth District spent half of funds on polling in Hoerner v. Overstreet
BELLEVILLE – Lawyers independently supporting Fifth District appellate court candidate Kevin Hoerner paid $26,500 to Hart Research of Washington for polling on Oct. 7, state election board records show.
Motorist alleges injuries from Highland crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision near a CVS Pharmacy in Highland.