News from May 2022
Edwardsville nail salon, lounge allege former operators engaged in fraud before fire destroyed business in Dec. 2021
After business has been halted due to a devastating structure fire in December, EXO Nail Bar and Lounge is suing the former operators of the nail salon portion of the business for allegedly disparaging the trade name before opening a new salon in Maryville.
Madigan joked about ComEd bribes while in office
FBI recordings revealed new details about indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his scheme to exchange political favors for patronage appointments. He made a joke out of it.
Bost, Davis Block Harmful Pritzker Provision That Would Increase Water Costs for Southern Illinois
Bost, Davis Block Harmful Pritzker Provision That Would Increase Water Costs for Southern Illinois.
Tenant alleges injuries from collapsed ceiling at Belleville apartment
BELLEVILLE — A tenant claims a portion of her bedroom ceiling collapsed at a Belleville apartment complex, causing her to suffer injuries.
Man sues over slip, fall in Memorial Hospital maternity ward
BELLEVILLE –A man is suing Memorial Hospital in Shiloh after he slipped and fell in the hospital's maternity ward.
Illinois voters got just 1 proposed constitutional amendment on ballot in 52 years
During the past decade, state lawmakers have asked to change the Illinois Constitution six times while voters have failed to get any changes on the ballot. In 52 years, Illinoisans have only gotten one amendment question before voters. That needs to change.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 31-Feb. 4
An East Saint Louis land parcel sold for $6,660,678 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jan. 31-Feb. 4.
Madison County real estate Apr. 11-14
An Alton residence sold for $1,050,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Apr. 11-14.
Madison County civil docket May 30-Jun. 3
Madison County judges Ruth and Smith have law cases scheduled on the civil docket May 30-Jun. 3.
Casino Queen defendants turn on each other in pension plan ripoff litigation; Some shareholders cashed out multi millions in stock
EAST ST. LOUIS – Defendants in a suit over the collapse of Casino Queen’s pension plan turned on each other in U.S. district court on May 19.
Davis Statement on Revised Illinois Census Numbers
Davis Statement on Revised Illinois Census Numbers.
Glen Carbon Library director defends drag queen 'kiddo storytime' amid criticism
Another Metro-East library is defending its decision to host an upcoming drag queen storytime event for children.
Criminal case reversal record: As trial court judges, McHaney 8, Vaughan 4
MOUNT VERNON – While Fifth District Appellate Court candidates Michael McHaney and Barry Vaughan presided as circuit judges from 2011 to 2018, McHaney was reversed in eight criminal cases and Vaughan four.
Driver sues Belleville Township following collision involving school bus
BELLEVILLE - A motorist is suing Belleville Township School after one of its bus drivers allegedly collided with his vehicle.
Nurse allegedly fired by Alton nursing home for reporting sexual assault and battery by resident
ALTON – A nurse is suing Alton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for terminating her employment in retaliation for reporting predatory sexual behavior by one of its residents.
Fear & Politics: Judges, lawyers reluctant to defend rights vs guv's, mayors' emergency power amid pandemic
Why have judges and lawyers - including those who bill themselves as defenders of civil liberties - largely deferred to the widespread use of emergency executive power by governors, mayors and others, throughout the Covid pandemic, despite constitutional questions?
Ameren employee alleges discrimination after he was suspended for mistaking address on gas leak call
BELLEVILLE – An Ameren employee claims he was discriminated against when he was unreasonably suspended without pay after an address mix-up.
Illinois is no.1 in government units, keeping property taxes sky high
Illinois has 6,032 local governments, the most in the nation by a wide margin – and that excludes 859 school districts. It’s the main reason Illinoisans pay the nation’s second-highest property taxes.
Wilson Obtains Defense Verdict
Wilson Obtains Defense Verdict.
Illinois Supreme Court agrees fitness centers may be liable if staff fail to use AED when needed
Plaintiffs allowed to sue for willful, wanton negligence over non-use of life-saving device to treat cardiac arrest