News from 2018
Stiehl steps up to fill spot in short handed circuit, looking forward to three month stint
When Belleville attorney William Stiehl Jr. received "the call" in mid-July, he hesitated, but only for a short time.
St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 10-16
There were six foreclosures in St. Clair County from Aug. 10-16.
St. Clair County real estate July 20-30
A Swansea property sold for $470,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for July 20-30.
Madison County foreclosures August 9-14
There were nine foreclosures in Madison County from August 9-14
Madison County real estate July 24-30
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Madison County civil docket Aug. 30-31
There are 12 law cases scheduled on the civil docket on Aug. 30-31 in Madison County circuit judges Dugan, Ruth and Mudge's courtrooms.
Madison County jury awards motorist $1,000 in trial over Michigan collision
A Madison County jury awarded a motorist just $1,000 in damages in a suit over a 2011 crash in Michigan.
Peel files another appeal, wants 7th Circuit to give him one more shot at proving innocence
CHICAGO – Former lawyer Gary Peel, who spent 10 years in prison for possession of child pornography and for bankruptcy fraud, wants U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges to give him one last shot at proving his innocence.
Suit alleges MCT bus driver hit girl walking to school
EDWARDSVILLE — A 14-year old girl alleges she was hit by an Madison County Mass Transit bus while walking to school in April.
Rest of the nation sees 31 percent faster jobs growth vs. Illinois in 2018
Illinois experienced its sixth consecutive month of jobs growth in July, yet continues to trail the pace of growth in the rest of the nation for 2018.
Sheriff Watson, et al. enjoyed taxpayer subsidies for their campaigns
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Rauner signs bill shedding light on school district administrative spending
The new law will bring more transparency to Illinois school districts’ administrative costs, which are among the highest in the nation.
Motorist sues over Route 161 crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Jackson County woman is suing a Madison County driver for allegedly causing a crash on Illinois Route 161.
Cellphone use blamed for Edwardsville crash
A Madison County resident accuses a driver of using her cellphone moments before hitting her vehicle.
Man sues over trip, fall at Rolling Hills Golf Course
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing the Rolling Hills Golf Course after he allegedly tripped on a sidewalk.
Citing 'character assassinations' of witnesses, Goodyear asks for new trial in $40 million asbestos case
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – A lawyer for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., which was ordered by pay $40.1 million to a man who claimed he developed mesothelioma following exposure to asbestos, is asking a judge for a new trial.
Manager of Sprint store in Collinsville accused of sexual harassment
A wireless store's sales associate accuses her store manager and employer of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
Madison County yet to make up mind over whether to join growing number of opioid suits
As counties, municipalities, Native American tribes, now even the White House, pile on with lawsuits filed against the producers of opioids, Madison County continues to debate whether to get involved.
Small business program on the chopping block
Illinois’ locally-owned businesses are the jewels that make rural communities shine. The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, a farm bill program, helps these small business owners obtain resources resources and training they need.
Mother, daughter sue motorist following Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE — An East Alton driver is being sued after allegedly causing an Alton collision.