News from May 2020
Madison County Board approves grace period for property owners struggling to pay taxes on time
Madison County Board members on Friday voted unanimously for a two-month property tax grace period plan for property owners struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 19 in the suits below:
May 19: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 19: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases
The following cases categorized as "550 prisoner: civil rights" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
‘Surrender now or I’ll use my emergency powers!’
“Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s SuperPritzker!”
Madison County civil docket Jun. 1-5
Madison County judges Dugan and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jun. 1-5
Madison County real estate Apr. 13-17
A Troy apartment complex sold for $2,635,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Apr. 13-17.
May 19: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "320 assault libel & slander" cases
The following cases categorized as "320 assault libel & slander" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Illinois tops list for harshest COVID-19 restrictions in America
Illinois was ranked as the most restrictive state in the U.S. in a survey of COVID-19 actions that impact everyday life.
Illinois Supreme Court amends rules to support use of remote hearings in court proceedings
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke and the Illinois Supreme Court announced the repeal of rules that relate to the use of remote hearings via telephone or video conferencing in the courts and the official recording of these court proceedings, effective immediately.
Magistrate sets schedule in shutdown suit; Intervening DOJ says guv’s arbitrary rules bear no relation to public’s health
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – U.S. Attorney Steven Weinhoeft asserted national interest in state Rep. Darren Bailey’s suit for liberty on Friday, May 22.
Suit alleges prison health officials waited too long to approve inmate's liver transplant
A woman is suing Wexford Health Services and several physicians for allegedly refusing to approve an inmate’s liver transplant in a timely manner, which she claims resulted in his death at 30 years old.
Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber sues Pritzker over shutdown in Madison County
EDWARDSVILLE – Hundreds of businesses acting through Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce challenged Governor JB Pritzker’s power to shut them down on May 22.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 18 in the suits below:
May 18: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "863 social security: diwc/diww" cases
The following cases categorized as "863 social security: diwc/diww" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
ARDC issues complaint against Duebbert over investigation resulting in exoneration of murder suspect
SPRINGFIELD – Attorney regulators filed a complaint against Ron Duebbert on May 5, over conduct that cost him his job as circuit judge.
Wood River homeowners seek partial summary judgment in suit alleging shoddy construction following fire
Wood River homeowners are asking for partial summary judgment should they prevail in a lawsuit against a contractor for allegedly performing shoddy work and charging them more than they were billed before upgrades were factored in.
May 18: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 18: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases
The following cases categorized as "550 prisoner: civil rights" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Urges Congress to Fund Expanded Access to Broadband
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 38 attorneys general in urging Congress to take action to ensure that all Americans have the home internet connectivity necessary to participate in telemedicine, teleschooling and telework as part of any additional legislation that provides relief and recovery resources related to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.