News from November 2022
Zoom out from our usual to reflect on what this election is about
Elections are time to zoom out and step back -– to reflect on where the sum of the details says we have gone, where we are headed and what we want from the election. So, forget for a moment our usual links to supporting information or to any of our 2,068 original columns presenting that information.
Krupp Trucking removes collision suit to federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Krupp Trucking has removed a lawsuit to federal court, which claims the defendants' negligence caused a vehicle collision which injured the plaintiff.
Woman sues Eckert's over trip, fall at Belleville location
BELLEVILLE – A woman is suing Eckert's, Inc. after she allegedly fell on uneven concrete at the Belleville location.
Shiloh residents claim home builder sold them defective home
BELLEVILLE – Shiloh homeowners are suing a property builder for allegedly selling them a house that was improperly constructed using inferior materials and workmanship.
Class action plaintiff's gripe over lack of butter in Lorna Doone cookies dismissed at federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Baking Lorna Doone cookies without butter doesn’t qualify as fraud, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled on Oct. 31.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Eight Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Patricia Saccone will serve as a Member on the Illinois Racing Board.* Saccone has over fifteen years of classroom experience, serving as the Program Director and Professor of Health Information Technology at Waubonsee Community College in Aurora.
No ruling on lawsuit vs IL vote-by-mail rules; Judge schedules Dec. 5 hearing over two-week mail-in ballot window
A federal judge said he needed more time and another hearing to determine if a group of Republicans should be allowed to continue suing the state over a law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted 14 days after Election Day
Motorist sues insurer over alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing her insurer for allegedly failing honor her insurance coverage and refusing demands for arbitration.
Prenzler urges Pritzker to take note of MC residents' views on mandatory Covid vax for school children
I would invite you and other state officials to consider the comments made by the public and the medical professionals who serve on this board.
Nearly $4 million goes to three Metro East Democrat incumbents in October
SPRINGFIELD – Democrat leaders perhaps sensing trouble for three incumbents in Madison and St. Clair counties propped them up with almost $4 million in October.
62 State's Attorneys suing to block SAFE-T Act issue joint statement
A bi-partisan group of 62 Illinois State’s Attorneys who have sued to overturn the SAFE-T Act will appear before a Kankakee County court, where their lawsuits are consolidated, for oral arguments Dec. 7.
Godfrey woman allegedly raped by rehabilitation center resident with criminal record
EDWARDSVILLE – A resident at Integrity Healthcare of Godfrey claims she was raped by another resident with a known history of sexual violence.
In support of Erica Harriss for Illinois State Senate
She will be a watchdog for us looking out for new taxes and fees that continue to pile up and hold us down. Importantly, she will fight against amending our constitution to allow for a progressive income tax that would allow politicians to move tax brackets up and down any time they need to fill their coffers.
Bost Seeks Answers on Closure of Cairo Housing
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge seeking information from the agency on its decision to close the Connell F. Smith Building in Cairo and displace the residents of 53 units
Haine, McRae call out Julian, Huddleston over unethical 'pledges for votes'
Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine and Circuit Clerk Tom McRae are calling out Democrat judicial candidates Barry Julian and Ebony Huddleston for sending out campaign texts just days before the election promising that if elected judge they “will uphold” certain Illinois laws relating to abortion.
Haine: Madison County to receive estimated $3.7 million in opioid settlement
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Friday that the county will receive an estimated $3.7 million as part of a settlement with opioid distributors and an opioid manufacturer.
Motorist alleges garbage truck driver caused Cahokia collision
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville driver is suing Robert Sanders Waste Systems, claiming one of its garbage truck drivers crashed into his vehicle.
Wrongful death suit alleges Granite City nursing home resident suffered from fall, ulcers
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City nursing home is being sued after a resident fell and suffered from skin wounds before her death.
Medical malpractice suit alleges Belleville physician performed unnecessary heart procedure
BELLEVILLE – A patient is suing a Belleville hospital, claiming one of its doctors performed an unnecessary heart procedure and damaged an artery.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Albertsons and Kroger to Pause Shareholder Payout to Enable Thorough Review of Merger Proposal
Attorney General Raoul Urges Albertsons and Kroger to Pause Shareholder Payout to Enable Thorough Review of Merger Proposal.