News from 2018
Rudolf wins the 'Fiss' seat, defeating challenger Ruocco by four-point margin
In the race for a seat being vacated by Circuit Judge Jan Fiss, Associate Judge Heinz Rudolf has won by a four-point margin.
Bauer elected Bond County circuit judge
Bond County State’s Attorney Chris Bauer was elected circuit judge with 79.2 percent of voters who cast ballots voting for him.
Madison County foreclosures Oct. 23-30
There were 11 foreclosures in Madison County from Oct. 23-30
Madison County real estate Oct. 9-15
A Highland property sold for $539,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Oct. 9-15.
St. Clair County real estate Oct. 2-8
An O'Fallon commercial property sold for $4.5 million as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Oct. 2-8.
St. Clair County foreclosures Oct. 25-Nov. 2
There were 17 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Oct. 25-Nov. 2.
Madison County civil docket Nov. 13-16
Madison County circuit judges Ruth, Matoesian and Mudge have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for Nov. 13-16.
Motorist alleges injuries following Caseyville collision
BELLEVILLE — A man is suing shuttle bus operators and two drivers for allegedly causing a multi-vehicle collision in Caseyville.
Ming-Mendoza defeats Adler for Madison County Clerk
Incumbent Democrat Debbie Ming-Mendoza defeated Republican Steve Adler for Madison County Clerk after the two sparred in an attack campaign alleging voter fraud.
Dugan secures Madison County circuit judge seat for the Barberis vacancy
Republican David Dugan secured the Madison County circuit judge seat he was appointed to last year after John Barberis Jr. was elected to the Fifth District.
Judges seeking retention in Twentieth Judicial Circuit win in spite of opposition
Judges running for retention in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit have easily won retention - in spite of a well-organized effort to unseat Circuit Judge Zina Cruse.
Smith elected Madison County circuit judge for the Crowder vacancy
Democrat Sarah Smith was elected circuit judge in Madison County for judge Barbara Crowder's seat with a margin of 55.3 to 44.7 percent.
Overstreet wins permanent seat at Fifth District, likely shifting balance 5-2 conservative
Justice David Overstreet has easily won a permanent seat to the Fifth District Appellate Court.
Incumbent Bristow elected Representative for 111th District
Incumbent Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton) defeated Republican Mike Babcock by a margin of 50.5 to 49.5 percent for Illinois' 111th House District.
Voters sending strong message to dissolve financially distressed park district
Voters in the Collinsville Area Recreation District appear to have given a resounding thumbs up to dissolve the financially strapped park district.
Nearly 80 percent of Alton property tax levy consumed by pensions
The share of Alton’s annual property tax levy going to pension payments has more than doubled over the past decade.
Cook sues food delivery service over alleged leg injuries
BELLEVILLE — A cook at Longhorn Steakhouse claims he was injured when he was struck in the leg with a box.
Suit alleges nursing home patient injured after falling
BELLEVILLE — A nurse and the operators of a long-term care facility are accused of failing to properly care for a patient.
Rig operator alleges injuries while reducing load height
BELLEVILLE — A rig operator is suing International Harvester, alleging he was injured due to a design defect.
Clerk alleges Union Pacific caused lymphocytic disease
BELLEVILLE — A clerk is suing Union Pacific Railroad Company for allegedly exposing him to toxic substances.