News from March 2022
Man allegedly knocked unconscious when shipping container lid slid off
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims he suffered severe injuries when a container lid slid off the chassis and caused him to fall out of the yard dog he was operating, knocking him unconscious.
Class action alleges Papa John's violated BIPA
EDWARDSVILLE - Papa John's employees claim their biometric information was collected and stored without their consent.
Governor Pritzker Launches Initiative to Improve Behavioral Health Services for Children
Governor Pritzker Launches Initiative to Improve Behavioral Health Services for Children.
Battle for seat of Madison County Treasurer will take place in GOP primary
Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser, Republican, announced his campaign for re-election, saying he has plans to build on his track record of success.
Pritzker heeds pressure from the right, now urges Senate to take up Prisoner Review Board appointees
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker, content for three years to let Prisoner Review Board members serve without Senate confirmation, suddenly declared confirmation “vitally important” on March 15.
Attorney General Raoul Encourages Residents to Be Alert for Scams Tied to Relief Efforts for Ukraine
Attorney General Raoul Encourages Residents to Be Alert for Scams Tied to Relief Efforts for Ukraine.
Two Republicans seek nomination for Madison County Sheriff; No Democrat candidates on the primary ballot
Democrat voters will not see a candidate for Madison County Sheriff on the ballot for the primary election June 28.
MC County Clerk race will be contested on GOP ballot; June 28 is primary election
Madison County Clerk Debra Ming Mendoza, Democrat, seeking a third term, will face off in the general election against the winner of the Republican primary.
Village of Pontoon Beach, officers seek to dismiss wrongful death suit involving police pursuit of stolen vehicle
The Village of Pontoon beach and two of its officers argue that a wrongful death lawsuit involving a police pursuit should be dismissed, arguing that the parents of the deceased passenger fail to assert any liability against the driver of the stolen vehicle and do not support their claim for willful and wanton conduct.
After 2 years, it's time to limit Pritzker's emergency powers
March 12 marks two years of life under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s emergency powers. It is time lawmakers had a say in how long those powers last.
Davis Votes for Strong Defense Spending Bill, Against Democrats’ Social Spending Bill
Davis Votes for Strong Defense Spending Bill, Against Democrats’ Social Spending Bill.
Wood River attorney Berkley announces bid for Mudge vacancy on Republican ticket
Attorney Tim Berkley of Wood River announced Wednesday that he will seek Republican nomination for the circuit court seat being vacated by Judge William Mudge.
Illinois tax rates rank no. 1: Highest in U.S.
Illinoisans now pay the highest combined state and local tax rates in the nation. Those taxes take more than 15% of their household income each year.
Mistrial declared in collision suit after 'Progressive' was introduced despite an order excluding insurance from trial
A mistrial was granted on the last day of trial for a lawsuit involving a Collinsville collision after an expert witness mentioned receiving payment from Progressive Insurance during cross-examination in violation of a motion in limine, and a juror told the court that he found it unusual when a binder with “Progressive” written on it was facing him.
St. Clair County real estate Nov. 22-24
A Belleville apartment building sold for $2,900,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Nov. 22-24.
Madison County real estate Jan. 31-Feb. 4
An Edwardsville residence sold for $1,290,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jan. 31-Feb. 4.
St. Clair Co. legal researcher seeks out of county judge to hear sealed court records challenge
BELLEVILLE – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has sided with legal researcher Brad Van Hoose in numerous requests for government records, but now he blocks Van Hoose’s access to records about Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson.
Madison County civil docket Mar. 21-25
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Mar. 21-25.
Davis Introduces Legislation to Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back to Rural America
Davis Introduces Legislation to Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back to Rural America.
'How much do we hate jobs in this state?' The fight over Illinois' unemployment insurance debt will hit job creators
There’s a battle brewing in the Illinois Senate over how much of the state’s remaining $3.5 billion in federal COVID aid should be used to repay the state’s $4.5 billion in unemployment debts. Illinois’ Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, normally financed by taxes on state businesses, was wiped out after hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans filed unemployment claims as a result of the pandemic lockdowns. The federal government loaned Illinois the $4.5 billion so the state could issue unemployment checks.