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News from April 2022


Speech pathologist alleges student assaulted her at Alton Catholic Children's Home, causing fractured pelvic region

By David Hutton |
EDWARDSVILLE - A speech pathologist claims she was assaulted by a female minor with a history of violence at the Alton Catholic Children’s Home.

Rising Illinois energy costs are legacy of Madigan's corruption

By Austin Atterbury-Kiernan, Illinois Policy Institute |
Laws that go around the normal rate-setting process are driving up energy prices for Illinois consumers. These laws were central to the scandal that brought down the nation’s longest-serving House speaker.

Citizen demand for Hulme to suspend campaign

By The Madison County Record |
Finally, that nice lady, got up and walked out as Mr. Hulme spoke a second time. I hope she comes back next month, with friends, as they are very welcome to join with us to form a more perfect Union.

Gov. Pritzker Announces Fourteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians

By Press release submission |
Gov. Pritzker Announces Fourteen Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians.

Google to pay $100M to end biometrics class action over Photos face scans; Class members could get $200-$400

By Jonathan Bilyk |
The deal would end litigation dating back to 2016. Lawyers could be in line for potentially more than $30 million

Hulme and Dorman suits dismissed day after eruption at GOP meeting; Committeeman calls for Hulme to suspend campaign

By The Madison County Record |
A day after former Madison County administrator Doug Hulme launched a scathing attack against his political rival at a county GOP meeting, a judge dismissed lawsuits involving his firing in 2020.

Suit filed over deadly dirt bike crash at Alton track on Father's Day

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
A wrongful death suit alleges a dirt bike rider died on Father’s Day in 2020 when he crashed into a tree at an Alton track.

SEC says Devon Archer privilege log ‘completely deficient’ as civil suit proceeds

By Steve Korris |
NEW YORK CITY – For five years Devon Archer, former partner of Hunter Biden now working for Jeff Cooper of Edwardsville, has maintained secrecy for thousands of documents about events that led to his conviction in a $43 million fraud.

Illinois parents, teachers sue to get unconstitutional union boost off ballot

By Ann Miller, Illinois Policy Institute |
Amendment 1, billed as a “Workers' Rights Amendment,” actually covers so much more that it violates the U.S. Constitution. Parents and teachers worrying about it emboldening already militant teachers unions are suing to get it off the ballot.

The Great Resignation: Legal Issues and Strategies for Navigating the Labor Shortage (Part Two) on April 28, 2022

By Press release submission |
The Great Resignation: Legal Issues and Strategies for Navigating the Labor Shortage (Part Two) on April 28, 2022.

Judge: Scans of photos can equal facial recognition, may be barred by IL biometrics law; Suit vs Onfido continues

By Scott Holland |
Illinois man alleges Onfido didn't adequately inform about use of photographs, facial scans

Amazon, builders sued by delivery drivers over warehouse collapse during deadly tornado; Family of deceased driver Deandre Morrow among the plaintiffs

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Two new lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court against Amazon and the engineering and design companies that participated in the construction of the Edwardsville distribution center that partially collapsed during a deadly EF-3 tornado on Dec. 10.

Employees file lawsuit against Olin over alleged overtime payment violations

By David Hutton |
EDWARDSVILLE - A group of employees are suing their East Alton employer, alleging they were required to work for one hour while off the clock each day, violating state overtime laws.

St. Clair County real estate Jan. 3-7

By Andrew Thomas |
A Belleville mobile home park sold for $7,800,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jan. 3-7.

Madison County real estate Mar. 14-18

By Andrew Thomas |
A Granite City commercial property sold for $4,100,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Mar. 14-18.

Madison County civil docket May 2-6

By Andrew Thomas |
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket May 2-6.

OSHA says minimal safety requirements in place at Amazon’s Edwardsville warehouse

By Steve Korris |
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – Emergency procedures at Amazon’s warehouse in Edwardsville met minimal safety guidelines when a tornado killed six people on Dec. 10, according to U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

Illinois college students pay 46% higher tuition to prop up massive pension spending

By Patrick Andriesen, Illinois Policy Institute |
Illinois spends 23% less on higher education than it did in 2007. University pension spending grew by 510% in that time. It doesn’t take a math major to see why tuition has increased 46%.

Davis Supports Farmers, Landowners in Supreme Court Brief on Wotus

By Press release submission |
Davis Supports Farmers, Landowners in Supreme Court Brief on Wotus.

Julian, Huddleston to run as Democratic write-in candidates for Madison County circuit judge

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison County Circuit Judge candidates Ebony Huddleston and Barry Julian on Tuesday announced their intent to run as Democratic write-in candidates for the June 28 primary election.