News from June 2021
Pritzker declares disaster for 16th time despite June 11 reopening prediction
Illinois could fully reopen by June 11, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker decided the state was still a disaster zone and he needed emergency powers until the end of June.
St. Louis problems cannot become Madison County violence
Madison County is a great place to live and visit, blessed with a tremendous number of assets and resources. And while our wonderful communities attract thousands of visitors and tourists, law enforcement officials from across our county are united in their concerns that our interstate and highway system also enables an unwelcome reality: cross-river crime.
What it takes to be inducted into the Judicial Hellhole Hall of Fame
State Rep. Jay Hoffman claims the reason for peeling off Monroe, Perry, Randolph and Washington counties from the 20th Judicial Circuit, and making St. Clair County a circuit unto its own, is because of its heavy caseload.
Experian, TransUnion allegedly failed to fix incorrect credit report
BENTON — A Williamson County man is suing Experian, TransUnion and others for failing to investigate and update an incorrect debt in his credit report.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 25
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 25 in the suits below:
May 25: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "555 prison condition" cases
The following cases categorized as "555 prison condition" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 25. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Madison County real estate Apr. 19-23
A Wood River retail property sold for $1,500,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Apr. 19-23.
Case activity for Deborah Floyd vs Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated on May 31
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Deborah Floyd against Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated on May 31.
St. Clair County real estate Mar. 1-5
A Belleville residence sold for $2,666,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Mar. 1-5.
Madison County civil docket Jun. 7-11
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, Threlkeld and Harrison have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jun. 7-11.
May 25: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "480 consumer credit" cases
The following cases categorized as "480 consumer credit" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 25. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
McGlynn transfers Great Clips lockdown loss suit to Colorado where business is based
EAST ST. LOUIS – Great Clips salon owners who voluntarily dismissed a lockdown suit in Colorado and filed it in Madison County should have kept it in Colorado, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled on May 27.
Politicizing courts is 'last thing we should be doing in dark of night,' GOP senator says; Meier says 'very bad bill' intended to pack St. Clair Co
SPRINGFIELD - A bill redrawing judicial circuits in the Metro-East and Chicago suburbs passed the Illinois Senate at 3 a.m. on June 1, without public hearing or input from stakeholders.
Federal COVID-19 relief going to Illinois debt rather than business relief
Pritzker borrowed during the pandemic rather than making responsible budget decisions. So Illinois’ federal relief must repay debt rather than helping businesses recover like other states.
Driver, passenger sue over Highland Avenue crash
EDWARDSVILLE — The driver of a vehicle who allegedly drove through an intersection in Madison County and caused a collision that resulted in injuries is facing a suit. Jermey J.
Suit alleges nursing home patient's pressure wounds resulted in leg amputation
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County nursing facility is facing a suit from the estate of a former resident claiming she developed numerous pressure wounds while under their care, including one that required a leg amputation.
Man alleges credit reporting agencies illegally reported debt after bankruptcy
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Waterloo man who filed for bankruptcy claims Experian, TransUnion and others are incorrectly reporting a former debt in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Alleged drunk driver accused of causing fatal crash near Godfrey Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is accused of driving while intoxicated and causing a fatal collision with a driver who was exiting the Godfrey Walmart parking lot.
Democrats pass state budget in the dead of night
The budget process in Illinois is an embarrassment. This year’s budget, like last year's, was passed in the dead of night with no legislators actually reading the bill.
Meier and Elik on state's $42.3 billion budget - with deficit of $1 billion
As we continue to move forward and reopen following the start of the pandemic last year, the State of Illinois must restore fiscal responsibility to the state budget before it’s too late.