News from September 2018
Couple divorced four times in 26 years in court again over property settlement
A couple, divorced four times from each other, are in dispute over a property settlement.
Suit alleges driver sped through construction zone, injuring worker
A construction worker accuses a driver of speeding through a construction zone and causing his injuries.
Suit alleges R.P. Lumber driver caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A truck driver for R.P. Lumber is accused of causing a multi-vehicle collision in Centralia.
Trump admin makes use of Medicare law in blunt warning to asbestos lawyers
In the Trump administration, at least, the government will no longer look the other way as asbestos lawyers negotiate lenient terms that make it easy for their current clients to get money at the expense of future claimants and federal entitlement programs.
Slip, fall suit against Edwardsville restaurant settles days before trial set to begin
A man alleging he slipped and fell at the Edwardsville 54th Street Grill & Bar has settled his case with the restaurant just before it was set to go to trial.
IL AG Office appointed special prosecutor in cases involving Madison County corruption investigation
The Illinois Attorney General's Office has been appointed special prosecutor in two cases involving a public corruption investigation and included a series of raids at the Madison County administration building beginning in January.
Patient sues rehab center following leg amputation
A former patient blames Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center for an infection that resulted in amputation.
Elections can be funny, but they’re not a joke
“Due to the unusually large turnout expected, this year’s election will be held over a two-day period. Republicans will vote on Tuesday, Democrats on the following day.”
Illinois’ income growth second-worst in the nation
Amid two record-breaking income tax hikes, growing property tax bills and population decline, the Land of Lincoln’s income growth is trailing the rest of the nation.
St. Clair County foreclosures Sept. 6-10
There were five foreclosures in St. Clair County from Sept. 6-10.
Madison County real estate Aug. 21-27
An Edwardsville home sold for $565,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Aug. 21-27.
Madison County foreclosures Sept. 4-10
There were 10 foreclosures in Madison County from Sept. 4-10
Madison County civil docket Sept. 24-28
Madison County Circuit Judges Ruth, Mudge, Matoesian and Dugan have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for Sept. 24-28.
Willow Creek Rehabilitation & Nursing Center named in wrongful death suit
BELLEVILLE — A father alleges a nursing facility failed to properly care for his daughter, who developed infections prior to her death.
St. Clair County jurors award motorist nearly $13K
A St. Clair County jury awarded a motorist nearly $13,000 in a trial involving a collision on Fairwood Hills Road.
Woman alleges motorist ran red light on Route 159
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist alleges a Bethalto woman ran a red light and caused a car crash.
Labor leader at Caseyville rally: 'Vote often, vote early...whatever you can get away with'
An O'Fallon attorney who's been involved in voter integrity initiatives as a volunteer for six years and who's also running for circuit judge in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit said he is "very disturbed" by a video circulating on social media of a local labor leader encouraging people to "vote early and often," as in "East St. Louis."
Passenger alleges injuries from collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a collision.
Is this the most toxic tax in Illinois politics?
One wonders how many times an unpopular idea must be knocked down before it rises back from the dead. Especially when it means more money for the state. And especially in Illinois.
St. Clair County sued over insurance agreement
BELLEVILLE — An insurance broker filed a lawsuit alleging interference with a contract with St. Clair County.