News from September 2022
Bost Slams Biden Admin Over Decision to Offer Abortions Through Va
Bost Slams Biden Admin Over Decision to Offer Abortions Through Va.
Clayborne misled public by voting to cut his pay, then suing to recover what he lost, Supreme Court rules
“The public was misled by these plaintiffs when, soon after retiring from office or indicating an intention not to run for retention, plaintiffs filed this lawsuit claiming that defendant was not allowed to implement a change in their salary and that defendant must pay them the amounts of the reductions in their salaries that occurred over and eight year period,” Neville wrote.
Keefe and Gori firms contribute $151K each to 'All for Justice' PAC supporting Dem supreme court candidates
SPRINGFIELD – Tom Keefe’s firm in Swansea and the Gori firm of Edwardsville each contributed $151,000 to All for Justice, an independent committee supporting a pair of Democrats for the Illinois Supreme Court, on Sept. 23.
Edwardsville League of Women Voters to host candidate forums Oct. 3 and 5 at Wildey Theater
The League of Women Voters of the Edwardsville Area and the NAACP of Edwardsville will host candidate forums at the Wildey Theater on Oct. 3 and 5.
Pritzker threatens to sue TV stations that air political ad his lawyers say 'defames' the governor
The ad features Beverly Miles, a Black female Army major and "lifelong Democrat," who claims Gov. JB Pritzker attempted to "get her fired" from her job as a Veterans Administration nurse, allegedly in retaliation for her decision to run against him in the Democratic gubernatorial primary
East St. Louis fee suit against streamers Netflix, Hulu, et al, dismissed
EAST ST. LOUIS – East St. Louis can’t pursue a claim that video streamers must pay city fees, U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Beatty ruled on Sept. 23.
LIVE - SSFC Add-On: Building a Better Practice: How to Hire, Grow, and Create Diversity on September 29, 2022
LIVE - SSFC Add-On: Building a Better Practice: How to Hire, Grow, and Create Diversity on September 29, 2022.
Supreme Court says lawmakers who voted to cut their own salary can't sue for back pay, because they waited too long
6-0 ruling vacates lower court order to pay out at least $175,000, but state high court shies away from ruling whether the Illinois constitution allows lawmakers to cut their pay
Pritzker signs 34th consecutive emergency order as Biden declares COVID 'over'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued his 34th disaster proclamation regarding COVID-19, extending his emergency powers to nearly 70% of his term. President Joe Biden said the pandemic is done.
'America's most immigrant-friendly city' or Martha's Vineyard? Chicago looks to send migrants to Central Illinois
Chicago seems intent on replacing Martha’s Vineyard in national headlines about hypocrisy over treatment of border crossers. Bougie, liberal Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts is being widely ridiculed for promptly shipping out some 50 Venezuelan immigrants flown in from Florida. But that’s nothing compared to Chicago, which has boasted of being America’s “most immigrant-friendly city.”
Customer alleges O'Fallon car dealership sold Jeep for parts without permission
EDWARDSVILLE - A New Jersey man is suing an O'Fallon car dealership after his Jeep was allegedly sold for parts without his permission or compensation.
Belleville assisted living center sued after disabled resident choked on hot dog
BELLEVILLE - The estate of a disabled man who choked to death on a hot dog is suing the Belleville assisted living center where he resided.
Aoic Probation Services Division Announces 17 Training Courses for Problem-solving Courts
Aoic Probation Services Division Announces 17 Training Courses for Problem-solving Courts.
Wrongful death suit alleges pedestrian was fatally injured by drunk driver
BELLEVILLE - The estate of a St. Clair County woman who died after being hit by a drunk driver is suing the motorist for wrongful death and negligence.
Misconduct runs rampant in Illinois Senate Democrat Caucus
What is this "high ethical standard" in today's Democrat-controlled Senate? Is everything short of a federal indictment and conviction ok?
Devore: SAFE-T Act violates Bill of Rights and Separation of Powers
The legislature doesn’t have any discretion to define what is and isn’t a bailable offense. It is within the purview of the courts to do under the constitution.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Ftc to Strengthen Rules to Prevent Consumer Harm, Misrepresentations in Car Sales
Attorney General Raoul Urges Ftc to Strengthen Rules to Prevent Consumer Harm, Misrepresentations in Car Sales.
NFIB Illinois PAC endorses Hunsaker and Schmidt for House seats
The NFIB Illinois PAC has endorsed Republicans Ashley Hunsaker in the 113th House District and Kevin Schmidt in the 114th House District.
Harriss: SAFE-T Act will make Metro East less safe and more expensive
Illinois’ controversial SAFE-T Act is making headlines throughout the nation for the risk it poses to communities in Illinois.
Wrongful death trial against BNSF abandoned by plaintiff weeks ahead of opening
BENTON – On 19 days notice Tyler Dagon surrendered a wrongful death trial he litigated three years to secure at U.S. district court.