News from 2021
Former felon who bought Greenville house through alleged fraud sued by feds
EAST ST. LOUIS – Assistant U.S. attorney Adam Hanna claims former felon Teresa Papolczy, who owes the government about $390,000 in restitution, bought a house in Greenville for $209,000 through fraud.
Parents allege premature infants died after being fed Similac
EDWARDSVILLE — Two mothers claim their premature babies died after being fed Abbott's Similac formula and suffering complications from Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC).
Tenant sues over icy slip, fall at Edwardsville apartment complex
EDWARDSVILLE — A tenant at an Edwardsville apartment claims she slipped and fell on black ice that accumulated at the bottom of the stairs at her apartment complex, causing her to suffer injuries.
Woman sues over slip, fall on Granite City McDonald's walkway
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges she slipped on a slick, muddy substance on a McDonald's walkway in Granite City.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Authorities
Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Authorities.
HeplerBroom Sponsors International Insurance Fraud Investigators’ Conference
HeplerBroom Sponsors International Insurance Fraud Investigators’ Conference.
Tenant sues over alleged slip, fall on moss covered ramp at apartment complex
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she slipped and fell down a ramp covered with moss while leaving her Highland apartment.
Patient allegedly suffered burns after hospital staff left heating pad on too long
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient alleges she suffered third degree burns and other injuries after hospital staff left a hot heating pad/blanket on her torso following surgery.
Man allegedly struck in head with beer bottle by intoxicated patron at Waterloo bar
BELLEVILLE — A man claims he was struck in the head with a beer bottle by an intoxicated patron at a Waterloo tavern.
Certification denied in proposed class action over '15 Highland oil spill
BENTON – U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle has denied certification of a class action over oil that spilled at Silver Lake near Highland in 2015.
Woman alleges bathroom door slammed shut, caused injuries at St. Clair County hospital
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she was injured when a bathroom door allegedly slammed closed in a waiting room at Protestant Memorial Hospital.
Manufacturer alleges employee diverted sales of its products to his own company
EDWARDSVILLE — A Glen Carbon-based company alleges one of its employees diverted the sale of products to the plaintiff's customers using his own company.
Woman alleges rotting stairs at Granite City property led to fall, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges she fell and suffered injuries on rotting stairs at a property in Granite City.
Illinois schools outspend, underperform neighbors
Illinois test scores lag nearby states as administrative bloat keeps money from classrooms
Corona: Madison County COVID-19 rates remain in high transmission
Madison County Director of Public Health Toni Corona reported that as the county approaches 50 percent vaccination, it is still seeing high transmission numbers for COVID-19.
Suit alleges risk management company gave negligent recommendations
BELLEVILLE — A food production business in St. Clair County alleges a risk management services company gave negligent projections and recommendations, leading to more than $18 million in business losses.
Suit alleges negligent care led to nursing home patient's fall, pressure ulcers
BELLEVILLE — A nursing and rehab facility located in Lebanon is facing a claim from a former patient's estate alleging negligent care led to the patient's fall, pressure ulcers and infection.
Illinois' financial condition worsens despite receiving billions in federal aid
A new report from watchdog Truth in Accounting shows each taxpayer’s share of state debt has nearly doubled since 2009 to $57,000 as total debt increased by $10 billion—mostly due to pension obligations.
St. Clair County real estate Jun. 14-17
An O'Fallon residence sold for $685,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jun. 14-17.
Madison County real estate Aug. 23-27
A Granite City farm property sold for $2,050,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Aug. 23-27.