News from March 2022
Alton man claims granddaughter was attacked by dogs
EDWARDSVILLE - An Alton man claims his granddaughter was attacked by two dogs without provocation.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Intellectual Property Practice Places Four Attorneys in World Trademark Review 1000
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Intellectual Property Practice Places Four Attorneys in World Trademark Review 1000.
Motorist, passenger sue over Bluff Road collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is being sued after she allegedly caused a rear-end collision on Bluff Road.
Schnuck Markets sued after customer allegedly fell at Granite City store
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing Schnuck Markets after she allegedly slipped and fell at the Granite City store.
Shopper sues over slip, fall at Granite City Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she slipped and fell at the Granite City Walmart.
Ag chief continues to defend loan forgiveness suit brought by white farmers; Suggests court expand program by $36B
EAST ST. LOUIS – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack continues to defend exclusion of white farmers and ranchers from a debt relief program but suddenly suggests he could include them for an already available $36 billion.
LIVE WEB - Civility and Professionalism 2022: Pivoting for the Pandemic – Part 1 on March 8, 2022
LIVE WEB - Civility and Professionalism 2022: Pivoting for the Pandemic – Part 1 on March 8, 2022.
Amendment 1 would cement Madigan union deals in Illinois' constitution, perhaps forever
Voters can deal a blow to the legacy of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is indicted on public corruption and racketeering charges, if they defeat Amendment 1 at the polls this fall, says the Illinois Policy Institute
Edwardsville property owner alleges insurer failed to cover water damage
EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville property owner is suing his insurance company for allegedly failing to cover water damage.
Pritzker fighting to lift federal monitoring for political patronage hiring, system used by Madigan to boost power
Even as he talked with investigators in the federal prosecution that led to the indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, Gov. JB Pritzker has been fighting to lift federal oversight of state hiring practices, a system exploited by Madigan to cement his grip on power statewide
Erica Harriss to run for Illinois Senate District 56 against Rachelle Crowe; 'It's time that an alternative voice represents Illinois'
Madison County Board member Erica Harriss is running on the Republican ticket for Illinois Senate in the 56th District, saying it’s time to lower taxes and offer “practical solutions” to the problems that plague Illinois.
Federal court vacates $2 million judgment leveled against non-party in St. Clair County
BENTON – Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert erased a $2,080,585.95 decision that St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf entered against Liberty Mutual for denying coverage of a negligence suit.
Insurer says it does not owe a duty to homeowners in defamation counterclaim
EAST ST. LOUIS - An insurance company argues that it does not owe a duty to reimburse homeowners for repair work after a construction company allegedly failed to complete home renovations and that it is not required to defend the insureds against defamation claims.
Illinois last in nation for growth in businesses that create jobs
Lots of businesses tried to get started during 2021 in Illinois, but the ones that create jobs had a tough time launching. That’s why Illinois unemployment remains high and salaries depressed during a national labor shortage.
Lawmaker wants to block Pritzker from paying staff with private dollars
(The Center Square) – Saying private dollars shouldn't be used to pay public employees, an Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would prevent Gov. J.B. Pritzker from paying state employees out of his pocket on top of the salaries taxpayers already pay for.
LIVE WEB - The Role and Benefits of Professionalism: Perspectives from the Bench and Beyond on March 3, 2022
LIVE WEB - The Role and Benefits of Professionalism: Perspectives from the Bench and Beyond on March 3, 2022.
Former House Speaker, IL Dems chair Madigan indicted on racketeering, bribery charges
Federal prosecutors allege Michael J. Madigan, who for 40 years led Illinois Democrats and ruled over much of Springfield and Chicago politics, was the leader of a criminal racketeering enterprise, beginning at least 10 years ago.
Illinoisans pay highest sales taxes in Midwest, 8th in nation
Illinois’ combined state and average local retail sales tax rate topped 8.8% in 2022. That’s the 8th-highest in the nation and the highest in the Midwest.
Veteran alleges amputation following improper care at VA, seeks $12 million
EAST ST. LOUIS - A veteran is suing the US for $12 million, claiming he suffered a partial leg amputation when an infected diabetic ulcer was not treated.
Move by labor department may mean Illinois and other states never know full scale of pandemic unemployment fraud
Nearly a year after Illinois lawmakers requested an audit by the Illinois Department of Employment Security of fraudulent unemployment claims and a tabulation of losses during the pandemic, nothing has come forth.