News from 2021
St. Clair County real estate Jul. 26-30
An O'Fallon commercial property sold for $1,648,350 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jul. 26-30.
Madison County real estate Oct. 4-8
A Madison commercial property sold for $10,000,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Oct. 4-8.
Madison County civil docket Nov. 22-26
Madison County judge Ruth has a law case scheduled on the civil docket Nov. 22-26.
Constitutional challenge may thwart new law banning out of state and anonymous contributions to judicial candidates
A new Illinois law prohibiting judicial candidates from accepting out-of-state and so-called "dark money" anonymous contributions is being called unconstitutional by a First Amendment advocacy group.
Haine hires top St. Louis violent crimes prosecutor
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine has hired long-time St. Louis prosecutor Mary Pat Carl as a member of his violent crimes unit.
Madison County Government Relations Committee approves 26-district map
In a bipartisan vote, the Madison County Government Relations Committee approved a redistricting map that would reduce the county board to 26 members.
Motorcyclist injured in crash sues over denied disability insurance claim
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man who became disabled after a motorcycle crash is suing his insurer for allegedly denying of his disability benefits coverage.
Smith denies Highland's summary judgment request in trip, fall suit
Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith denied the City of Highland’s motion for summary judgment in a pedestrian’s lawsuit alleging she tripped and fell on a crumbled curb while walking to a Halloween event.
Discipline board recommends two month suspension for lawyer accused of disparaging Gleeson; ARDC chief asked for two years
SPRINGFIELD – Attorney Margaret Lowery of Belleville didn’t harm Chief Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson as he alleged, a hearing board of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission ruled on Nov. 10.
Pritzker's choice: Get COVID-19 shot, or lose your job
Gov. J.B. Pritzker just signed an amendment to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act, limiting the law used to challenge his COVID-19 vaccination and other mandates.
Edwardsville homeowner alleges contractor abandoned job, damaged property
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville homeowner alleges the contractor he paid to remodel his home abandoned the job and damaged his property.
Department on Aging Announces 2021 Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame Inductees
Department on Aging Announces 2021 Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame Inductees.
Gilbert lands second suit involving same $2 million insurance dispute; Defense says it was filed across river to avoid potentially adverse decision in Ill.
BENTON – As Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert weighed summary judgment motions in a $2 million insurance dispute, plaintiff Tommy Harris sued for the same amount and the same reason in Missouri.
Homeowner alleges roofing contractor failed to complete project
EDWARDSVILLE — A homeowner alleges the roofing contractor she paid failed to complete the project on her home.
Rosenstengel will keep white farmers' suit claiming they were excluded from government's loan forgiveness program
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel retrieved three Marion County farmers from a class action in Texas on Nov. 10, so she can hear their challenge to exclusion of whites from a loan forgiveness program.
TorHoerman Law hosts annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
TorHoerman Law is hosting its eighth annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Alton Amphitheater.
Attorney General Raoul Releases Annual Holiday Safe Shopping Guide
Attorney General Raoul Releases Annual Holiday Safe Shopping Guide.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law to Ensure COVID-19 Protections
Gov. Pritzker Signs Law to Ensure COVID-19 Protections.
Davis Urges President Biden to Address Supply Chain Crisis, Drop Reckless Tax-and-spending Plan
Davis Urges President Biden to Address Supply Chain Crisis, Drop Reckless Tax-and-spending Plan.
Illinois Supreme Court to Swear-in New Attorneys At Virtual Bar Admission Ceremony
Illinois Supreme Court to Swear-in New Attorneys At Virtual Bar Admission Ceremony.