News from June 2022
Illinois has been bleeding its wealthiest residents for years; Now it's Ken Griffin's turn to leave
“First and foremost, respect the taxpayer. Start losing taxpayers and it’s a downward spiral from there.” That’s the advice a wise man from Detroit had for Chicago when I visited the Motor City right after it filed for bankruptcy in 2013. It was just one of five lessons I was told Illinois should learn from Detroit’s collapse.
Former Impact Fulfillment Services employee alleges wrongful termination over sexual harassment complaints
EDWARDSVILLE – A former employee of Impact Fulfillment Services is suing the company, alleging she was sexually harassed by one if its employees for months and then terminated for refusing to work with him any longer.
Hanson Selected as First Vice President of Bar Association
Hanson Selected as First Vice President of Bar Association.
Anti-lockdown candidates on GOP ticket crash the Party; Former Dem McHaney takes out incumbent Vaughan
XENIA – Two renegade Republicans and a former Democrat who denied the state’s authority to lock citizens down overpowered primary opponents and seized leadership of the Republican Party.
Openly progressive Dem judge, ex-Lake County Sheriff appear poised for election battle for possible control of IL Supreme Court
Lake County Judge Elizabeth Rochford, backed by powerful Illinois Democrats, cruised to easy win in the Democratic primary for Illinois' Second Judicial District seat on the state Supreme Court. Ex-Lake Co. Sheriff Mark Curran held a narrow vote lead over Lake County Judge Daniel Shanes in the Republican primary contest
Madison County couple sues Allstate, claiming breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE – A couple is suing Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, alleging the company is in breach of contract for refusing to pay for underinsured motorist coverage following a collision.
Madison County's judicial subcircuit races show healthy results for Republicans, despite gerrymander law designed for Dem advantage
Voters in Madison County's newly drawn judicial Subcircuit 1 showed preference for Republican candidate, attorney Tim Berkley, over Democrat Associate Judge Ryan Jumper by 710 votes.
St. Clair County real estate Mar. 7-11
A Belleville apartment building sold for $1,800,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Mar. 7-11.
Madison County real estate May 16-20
A Granite City industrial property sold for $10,800,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions May 16-20.
Republican turnout in St. Clair Co. indicates judicial races winnable if enthusiasm holds in general election
Even though overall voter turnout was low in Tuesday's primary in St. Clair County (15%) and in East St. Louis (22%), Republicans were clearly more motivated to cast ballots.
Madison County civil docket Jul. 5-8
Madison County judges Ruth and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jul. 5-8.
Illinois gas stations display Pritzker gas tax hikes to counter election propaganda
Illinois gas station owners lost their legal fight over the requirement to advertise the delay in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual gas tax hike. Stations now will post the mandated signs July 1, but are also telling drivers how much state leaders raised the gas taxes.
Attorney General Raoul Joins Vice President, State Attorneys General for Reproductive Rights Roundtable Discussion
Attorney General Raoul Joins Vice President, State Attorneys General for Reproductive Rights Roundtable Discussion.
Political newcomer secures GOP nomination for House District 112; Will face incumbent Stuart in November
Voters have nominated Jennifer Korte of Edwardsville in the Republican primary for the 112th House District race.
Madison County voters pick incumbent Slusser over Hulme for Treasurer
Madison County voters elected Chris Slusser over Doug Hulme by a margin of 68-32 in the Republican primary for Treasurer.
Connor wins GOP primary for Madison County Sheriff 2-1
Connor wins GOP primary for Madison County Sheriff 2-1
Casey didn’t settle division over abortion any more than Roe; Fierce debate may be ahead in state legislative races
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justices who preserved Roe v. Wade 30 years ago but greatly changed it for the purpose of ending division over abortion, didn’t settle the question any more than Roe did.
Blind man sues safety company over digital access for sight-impaired customers
EAST ST. LOUIS - A legally blind man has filed another federal lawsuit against a company, alleging its digital platforms aren't accessible to those with vision problems.
Bost Backed Veterans’ Mental Health Bill Passes House
Bost Backed Veterans’ Mental Health Bill Passes House.
Gilbert rules for State Auto in dispute over car crash files
BENTON – State Auto Property and Casualty properly asserted privilege over portions of its files on a car crash, Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert decided after inspecting the files in chambers.