News from December 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation in Urging White House to Support Emergency Declaration for 28 Counties Following Severe Weather
Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation in Urging White House to Support Emergency Declaration for 28 Counties Following Severe Weather.
Why the gaslighting in St. Clair County?
Nearly five years ago at the St. Clair Country Club, attorney Margaret Lowery overheard something she wasn’t meant to hear. She repeated it to authorities, and ever since, trouble has followed in the form of bar complaints.
Motorist, passenger allege injuries from Freeburg collision
BELLEVILLE - A motorist and passenger claim they were injured in a rear end collision at an intersection in Freeburg.
Dugan sanctions Cottrell over discovery misconduct
EAST ST. LOUIS – Trailer maker Cottrell Inc. owes car hauler Gary Ellenberger $2,718.76 and their lawyers both owe the court greater respect, according to U.S. District Judge David Dugan.
Infant formula companies accused of wrongful death
EDWARDSVILLE - A Utah mother is suing the makers of Similac and Enfamil infant formula after her premature baby died from NEC.
Madison County board thwarts chairman's move to replace EMA director
Board chairman Kurt Prenzler's move to replace the county's Emergency Management Agency director was thwarted on Wednesday by board members who refused to introduce a motion.
Democrats' legislative remap dilutes Illinois minority voting power, lawsuits claim
The plaintiffs representing Black and Latino voters argued Illinois Democrats’ new legislative maps are gerrymandered to break up voting blocs, diluting minority voting power during the next decade.
Former senior living employee alleges wrongful termination related to post-cancer treatments
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former employee at The Villas at St. James claims she was wrongfully terminated after requesting time off for treatments to address side effects from cancer.
Carruthers appointed associate judge, filling Harrison vacancy
Andrew K. Carruthers, 42, of Edwardsville has been appointed to fill the Clarence W. Harrison associate judge vacancy.
Madison County Judiciary Committee discusses concerns about rise in violent crimes by juveniles
During this month’s Madison County Judiciary Committee meeting, board members and Juvenile Detention Center officials discussed the rise in violent crime and ways the county could address the growing concern.
Mother sues Similac, Enfamil makers over infant's death
EDWARDSVILLE - A mother claims the makers of infant formula failed to warn about the risks of premature infants developing NEC after consuming the cow's milk-based products.
Suit alleges former Advanced Technology Services employee terminated over work comp claim
EAST ST. LOUIS - A man claims he was fired in retaliation for filing a worker's compensation claim.
Holiday scratch-offs are no gift to Illinois schools
Some states promote holiday scratchers as a way to help schools, but in Illinois that claim would land you on the naughty list.
Madison County real estate Nov. 1-5
An Edwardsville land parcel sold for $11,000,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Nov. 1-5.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 23-27
An O'Fallon farm property sold for $2,000,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate Aug. 23-27.
Madison County civil docket Dec. 20-24
Madison County judges Ruth and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Dec. 20-24.
Amazon warehouse collapse killing six was similar to Joplin’s Home Depot collapse that took seven
EDWARDSVILLE – On a Friday night at holiday time, some people went to parties or concerts and some people worked with their hands and backs under a flimsy roof at Amazon’s fulfillment center.
Why 'Pritzker for President' makes perfect sense
Many of us in Illinois are snickering, but it’s entirely sensible that “talk is abundant – at least in private,” about Gov. JB Pritzker as a candidate for President of the United States in 2024. That’s what the New York Times reported on Sunday. Check off the boxes on who could win the Democratic primaries for president and you have to put Pritzker at or near the top of the list.
Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee serves more than 3,500 residents in 2021
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee announced that it provided free legal services to more than 3,500 residents in 2021.
Prenzler seeks to replace county's EMA director; Board member doubts votes are there
In the wake of one of the worst natural disasters suffered in Madison County, Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler plans to replace the county's Emergency Management Agency director on Wednesday.