News from December 2021
New rule for Illinois judges: Evaluations could happen as often as every five years
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Judges who undergo a single evaluation of their work and conduct no matter how long they serve might undergo a series of evaluations starting Jan. 1, the Supreme Court announced on Dec. 6.
Several parents sue formula companies after premature infants developed NEC
EDWARDSVILLE - Several parents claim their premature infants developed necrotizing enterocolitis after being fed Similac or Enfamil infant formula.
Motorist alleges permanent injuries from Troy collision
EDWARDSVILE -- A driver is suing another motorist for allegedly causing a Troy crash that resulted in permanent injuries.
Motorist sues over Edwardsville rear end collision
EDWARDSVILLE -- A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear end collision on Troy Road.
New judicial map takes effect Jan. 1; Fifth District will include just about half the state
SPRINGFIELD – Eleven counties currently in the Fourth Judicial District will join the Fifth Judicial District on Jan. 1, when the Supreme Court adopts boundaries that legislators drew in May.
Illinois Central Railroad Company conductor allegedly jumped from train to avoid collision, suffered spinal injuries
EAST ST. LOUIS - A conductor is suing Illinois Central Railroad Company for $2 million after he claims he had to jump from the train as a collision was imminent during a shoving move, causing him to suffer spinal injuries and permanent disability.
Seventh Circuit sides with Cincinnati in restaurant lockdown loss cases
CHICAGO – U.S. District Judge David Dugan correctly denied insurance coverage for lockdown losses at 4204 West Main Brewing Company in Belleville, according to Seventh Circuit appellate judges.
Woman alleges retaliation after reporting discrimination, sexual harassment
EAST ST. LOUIS - A woman claims she was instructed to train another employee to do her job and then fired after allegedly reporting sexual harassment and discrimination.
Illinois Supreme Court to Lift Redistricting Pause Order Jan. 1
Illinois Supreme Court to Lift Redistricting Pause Order Jan. 1.
Bost Votes to Strengthen National Security, Provide Pay Raise for Troops
Bost Votes to Strengthen National Security, Provide Pay Raise for Troops.
Davis Gives Remarks at 2021 Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Davis Gives Remarks at 2021 Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
Davis, Lahood Announce 183d Air Wing Base Project Included in Final NDAA
Davis, Lahood Announce 183d Air Wing Base Project Included in Final NDAA.
Justice Department Awards More Than $17.5 Million to Support Project Safe Neighborhoods.
Justice Department Awards More Than $17.5 Million to Support Project Safe Neighborhoods.
Federal appeals court agrees: No insurance coverage for income lost by many businesses shut down by Pritzker COVID orders
Cincinnati Insurance argued the COVID virus didn't physically alter the covered buildings, so there should be no coverage, even though the businesses were forced by Gov. JB Pritzker to reduce operations amid the onset of the pandemic
Napp sentences Banowetz to 60 years for murder of Randy Gori, 10 years for armed robbery
Timothy Banowetz was sentenced Friday to 60 years for the first degree murder of asbestos attorney Randy Gori and 10 years for armed robbery by Madison County Circuit Judge Kyle Napp.
Truck driver alleges facial biometrics illegally collected through DriveCam
EDWARDSVILLE - A trucker claims the DriveCam technology violates the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecing facial geometry.
Customer sues Alton Schnuck's over trip, fall on sidewalk
EDWARDSVILLE -- A Schnuck's customer is suing the Alton store after she allegedly tripped and fell on the sidewalk.
Motorist alleges injuries from Bethalto crash
EDWARDSVILLE -- A motorist claims another driver failed to yield the right of way at a Bethalto intersection.
Ruth grants preliminary approval of proposed settlement in FOID card fee dispute
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth granted preliminary approval of the proposed settlement and class notice in a 2015 lawsuit involving a disputed $1 vendor processing fee for Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) Card applications.
Suit alleges ambulance driver caused Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE -- An ambulance driver is accused of running a stop sign in Granite City and causing a collision.