News from August 2022
Federal Court Orders Shakman Decree to be Vacated, Citing Gov. Pritzker's ‘Extraordinary' and ‘Durable' Reforms
Federal Court Orders Shakman Decree to be Vacated, Citing Gov. Pritzker's ‘Extraordinary' and ‘Durable' Reforms/
Man accused of murdering Liese Dodd declared unfit to stand trial; Motion hearing for gag order canceled
Madison County Associate Judge Neil Schroeder found that murder suspect Deundrea S. Holloway is unfit to stand trial after he was accused of beheading Liese Dodd, killing her and her unborn baby.
Pritzker's response to the Jenny Thornley matter is either dishonest, derelict or both
Still deeper into the hole they go. We finally got a response from Gov. JB Pritzker on what he knows about the Jenny Thornley matter, which we are following closely. As reported by The Center Square on Friday, Pritzker said he knows “Nothing other than what I read in the newspaper about it.” He added, “The truth is, if somebody committed workman’s comp fraud, they should be held accountable.” That’s all he said.
Ninth and First Circuit rulings support challenge to Illinois law banning out of state judicial contributions
CHICAGO – Fresh decisions in cases from Alaska and Maine and an Illinois decision from 2000 cast doubt on Illinois law against residents of other states contributing to judicial campaigns.
St. Clair County real estate Apr. 18-22
A Lebanon retail property sold for $1,000,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate Apr. 18-22.
Madison County real estate Jun. 27-Jul. 1
An Edwardsville retail property sold for $2,500,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jun. 27-Jul. 1.
Madison County civil docket Aug. 15-19
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Aug. 15-19.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit.
Gilbert takes charge of wood chipper injury lawsuit
BENTON – Senior U.S. District Judge took charge of a claim that Atain Specialty Insurance doesn’t have to cover tree trimmer James Hodge of Godfrey, who backed a wood chipper over housemate Bailey Watson.
Caseyville man seeks to proceed with civil rights action against police
EAST ST. LOUIS – Carl Edwards of Caseyville resolved charges against him without a fine and wishes to proceed with a lawsuit claiming village police gave him a concussion and regularly violated his rights.
Here are the four most important votes for Illinoisans in November, three of which many know little about
Most Illinoisans will go to the voting booth this November thinking the Darren Bailey vs. J.B. Pritzker contest for governor is the only statewide race that really matters. But three other November 2022 votes matter a lot, too, a couple being arguably more consequential than the governor’s race.
Granite City landlords sued after fire allegedly injured visitors
EDWARDSVILLE – The landlords of a Granite City apartment building are being sued for allegedly providing insufficient fire safety measures.
Edwardsville nail salon customer allegedly injured by massage rocks during employees' argument
EDWARDSVILLE – A customer is suing DK Nails Spa Salon in Edwardsville after she was allegedly injured during a physical altercation between two of the spa's employees.
Attorney General Raoul Supports Federal Effort to Strengthen Access to Banking Services for Underserved Communities
Attorney General Raoul Supports Federal Effort to Strengthen Access to Banking Services for Underserved Communities.
Gilbert orders Italian paper machine company not to withdraw sales proceeds from U.S.
BENTON – Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert, preparing for jury trial on sales commissions, ordered attachment of $750,000 to keep an Italian defendant from removing assets beyond his reach.
Quantum Vision Center patient allegedly lost eye due to surgery complications
BELLEVILLE – A patient is suing Quantum Vision Center in Swansea after complications following cataract surgery allegedly led to the loss of one of his eyes.
‘Observers’ lawsuit against Centralia cops rejected at Seventh Circuit; YouTubers recorded driver with baby in lap but refused to give ID
CHICAGO – Men who called themselves Southern Illinois Observers gave police probable cause to stop, search and arrest them, Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on Aug. 2.
Woman alleges wrongful termination for reporting supervisors' extramarital affair
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing her supervisors, alleging she was harassed after she became aware of an extramarital affair and then terminated for reporting it to company president.
Wrongful death suit alleges nursing home resident suffered from fall, infected wounds
EDWARDSVILLE –The Cedarhurst of Godfrey living center and Alton Memorial Hospital have been named in a wrongful death lawsuit after a resident allegedly fell and suffered from infected wounds prior to her death.
Cassens Transport Company in Edwardsville named in negligence lawsuit
EDWARDSVILLE – A man is suing Cassens Transport Company in Edwardsville, alleging that one of its drivers hit him while loading a vehicle onto a truck.