News from May 2021
Board members, public question cost-savings of fewer districts proposed in redistricting map
During a public hearing Tuesday, members of the public and the Madison County board raised concerns over the potential costs and work load of reducing the county from 29 to 25 districts.
A Republican majority on the Illinois Supreme Court? It could happen!
A Republican-majority high court may not benefit Democrat politicians, but it will benefit constituents who have suffered from the arrogance, indifference, and self-serving policies of elected officials for far too long.
Downtown Airport owners, operators sued over damaged airplanes
BELLEVILLE — The owners and operators of the Downtown Airport in St. Clair County and others are being sued after a parked aircraft that was allegedly not tied properly, struck and caused damage to other aircraft parked at the airport.
Court activity on May 17: Amari Bourgeois vs Steven C. Dugan
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Amari Bourgeois against Plant Maintenance Services, LLC and Steven C. Dugan on May 17: 'Complaint And Jury Demand Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0754-4480645.), Filed By Ammari Bourgeois. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(kayes, Thomas)'.
May 11: 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 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Madison County real estate Apr. 5-9
A St. Jacob farm property sold for $868,053 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Apr. 5-9.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 11 in the suits below:
St. Clair County foreclosures May 13
There was one foreclosure in St. Clair County May 13.
St. Clair County real estate Feb. 16-19
An O'Fallon farm property sold for $812,665 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Feb. 16-19.
Restrictions eased at federal courthouses in East St. Louis and Benton
Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel announced a rollback of some COVID-19 related restrictions at federal courthouses in East St. Louis and Benton, saying the rate of contamination in the district's 38 counties is dropping as vaccinations against the coronavirus increase.
Case activity for Ahamad R Atkins vs J. Phil Gilbert on May 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ahamad R Atkins against Amanda A Robertson, Eugene O Howard, J. Phil Gilbert, Judith A Kueneke, Philip M Frazier, Rodney H. Holmes, Stephanie K Renegarbe and United States of America on May 17.
Madison County civil docket May 24-28
Madison County judges Ruth and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket May 24-28.
May 11: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 11: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
ICJL report warns Illinois Supreme Court redistricting plans are designed to preserve Dem majority
SPRINGFIELD – Legislators have begun drawing maps to change boundaries of Supreme Court districts, according to the Illinois Civil Justice League.
Nearly all Illinois counties lost population in 2020
Census estimates tallied population decline in 98 of Illinois’ 102 counties. Only Los Angeles County lost more people than Cook County last year.
Class action alleges Kroger-brand coffee canister is misleading
EDWARDSVILLE — Kroger is facing a class action alleging it "grossly overstates" the amount of coffee that can be made from one of its ground coffee canisters.
Illinois gas averages $3.25 a gallon even after pipeline resumes operations
The Colonial Pipeline shutdown set off a gasoline price increase, but summer travel demand and pricier summer blends are likely to keep them there. Illinois averages $3.25 per gallon, AAA reports.
Phillips 66 seeks contribution from Federal Steel in brain damage suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Phillips 66, defending a complaint that heat and poison at its Wood River refinery damaged the brain of outside worker Joe Hemmer, claims his employer’s failures caused his injuries.
Suit alleges Frito-Lay's 'Hint of Lime' chips contain 'negligible amount of lime'
EAST ST. LOUIS — Frito-Lay is facing a class action alleging the labeling of its "Hint of Lime" Tortilla Chips misleads consumers regarding the actual amount of real lime ingredients.