News from March 2022
Stuart has raised $4.28 million in contributions since 2016; One-third from Madigan-controlled committees
SPRINGFIELD – Since Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) first ran for state representative in 2016, she has raised 94 percent of her itemized revenue - $4.28 million – from outside the Metro East counties.
Suit alleges tractor trailer driver ran red light, caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist and passenger claim the driver of a tractor trailer ran a red light and caused a collision.
Woman sues over trip, fall on unsecured manhole lid in Alton
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she tripped and fell on an unsecured manhole lid while walking on Highland Avenue.
Arizona Beverages sued over sugar content in 'lite' drink
EAST ST. LOUIS - A consumer filed a class action alleging Arizona Beverages mislabels its "lite" iced tea and lemonade drinks.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Twenty-Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians
Gov. Pritzker Announces Twenty-Two Appointments to Boards and Commissions, Public Administrators and Public Guardians.
Republicans Korte, Hackler announce campaign for Illinois House District 112, challenge incumbent Stuart
Two Republican candidates announced their campaigns Monday to challenge Democratic incumbent Katie Stuart for the Illinois House of Representatives District 112.
Wood River Walmart sued over shopper's slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on a water leak at the Wood River Walmart.
Sangamon County State's Attorney, Alton native appointed to Illinois Forensic Science Commission
Sangamon County State’s Attorney and Alton native Dan Wright has been appointed to the newly-formed Illinois Forensic Science Commission.
28 Troutman Pepper Attorneys Named Thomson Reuters ‘Stand-out Lawyers’
28 Troutman Pepper Attorneys Named Thomson Reuters ‘Stand-out Lawyers’.
Company sued over alleged delinquent contribution payments
EAST ST. LOUIS - A company is being sued for allegedly failing to make benefits contribution payments.
Mudge to retire end of term; Jumper announces he's running; GOP says it will have a candidate
Madison County Chief Judge William A. Mudge announced today by press release that he is retiring at the end of his term on Dec. 4, 2022.
Stearns Nursing and Rehab sued over resident's death following Covid-19 diagnosis in August 2020
EDWARDSVILLE - Attorney Eva Golabek filed a lawsuit against a nursing home and staff members over the death of a resident who contracted Covid-19 in August 2020.
Suit alleges motorist caused collision when attempting to change lanes
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist claims another driver caused a collision while attempting to change lanes on Interstate 55.
Bost Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Bost Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition.
Woman alleges casino's 'defective' flooring caused her to fall
EAST ST. LOUIS - A guest at Harrah's Casino claims she the floor was in a defective condition, causing her to fall and suffer injuries.
Cook County judge: Health officials ordering quarantine must respect constitutional rights, prove medical basis
A Cook County judge last month rejected the attempt by the Cook County Department of Public Health to force a seventh grader to be excluded from school for 10 days, even though the student had tested negative, saying the health officials needed to do more than merely insinuate the student might be contagious
Suit sued over head-on collision in Granite City
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a head-on collision.
Motorist alleges severe injuries from collision at intersection of IL 140 and IL160
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist claims he suffered several serious injuries when another driver failed to stop at an intersection.
Hoffman's economic interest statement shows assets of at least $930K; Ownership in Blue Bulldog sharing office with Eudora Global
SPRINGFIELD – Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Belleville) owned shares of 12 big businesses and held dozens of investment accounts last year, according to an economic interest statement he filed on Feb. 25.
Davis Statement on Indictment of Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on Federal Corruption Charges
Davis Statement on Indictment of Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on Federal Corruption Charges.