News from February 2024
Fourth District: Constitutional challenge to Pritzker's COVID-19 emergency orders declared moot
The Fourth District Appellate Court affirmed Sangamon County Associate Judge Jennifer M. Ascher’s order finding a lawsuit filed by a group of Illinois educators moot because the COVID-19 emergency orders they were challenging are no longer in effect.
Madison County judges participate in Judges Go to School Day
Several Madison County judges spent the day with students at local elementary schools by participating in the second annual Judges Go to School Day on Feb. 12.
Slusser: Prenzler collected $82,000 in contributions from county vendors; Prenzler says he didn't know which were vendors
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Treasurer and Board Chairman candidate Chris Slusser is drawing attention to contributions made to incumbent Kurt Prenzler’s campaign committee in light of a promise he made in 2016 not to accept money from county vendors.
St. Clair County collaborates with Monroe County to implement Children's First Foundation program
St. Clair County is collaborating with Monroe County to implement a Children’s First Foundation pilot program for a Neutral Exchange Center/Supervised Parenting Time Program.
Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition Supporting Pennsylvania Law That Prohibits Concealed Carry by Individuals Under 21
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 19 attorneys general filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit urging that court to revisit an opinion striking down a Pennsylvania law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from carrying concealed weapons in public and imposing additional restrictions during declared states of emergency.
Cook County judge says Colorado got it right, says Trump should be kicked off IL ballot
Cook County Judge Tracie Porter, a Democrat, said she agreed that Trump engaged in "insurrection" and should be removed from the Illinois ballot. She placed her decision on hold, however, leaving it appeals courts, and perhaps the U.S. Supreme Court, to have the final say
IL's federal chief judge declines to answer senators' questions about S. IL judges' alleged discriminatory orders
Senators Cruz and Kennedy had sought answers from Seventh Circuit Chief Judge Diane Sykes about the courts' response to a complaint over orders issued by three southern Illinois federal judges which establish a preference to hear oral arguments from "newer, female and minority" lawyers
Aviation company sues over alleged breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE - West Star Aviation claims it provided maintenance work but was not compensated for its services.
Former Centralia prison officer allegedly terminated for refusing to wear mask on religious grounds
EAST ST. LOUIS - Former Centralia prison officer Garrett Rose of Salem claims corrections department leaders didn’t discipline officers who ignored the mask mandate but terminated him for disobeying on religious grounds.
Navitas Credit Corp. sues over unpaid judgment
EDWARDSVILLE - A credit company claims a church has failed to pay a judgment entered for nearly $62,000.
Nine Barnes & Thornburg IP Attorneys Named To 2024 World Trademark Review 1000
Nine Barnes & Thornburg attorneys have earned recognition in the 2024 World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000).
Man alleges wheel came off truck after getting rims, tires replaced
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims a wheel fell off his truck after having the tires and rims replaced at Cheapies.
McGlynn orders parties to answer questions about banned weapons in PICA challenges
EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn asked 15 questions about weapons the state banned in the Protecting Illinois Communities Act (PICA) and directed the parties to pick a date for providing answers.
Legal malpractice claim alleges collision suit was not timely filed
EDWARDSVILLE - A man alleges his lawyer failed to timely file a lawsuit after he crashed due to items falling off the vehicle in front of him.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea in Case Against Suburban Woman Who Stole From Ravinia Festival Association
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a suburban Cook County woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced for stealing $230,000 from the Ravinia Festival Association when she was an employee.
Counties say Supreme Court decision chastising forced home sales over unpaid property tax bills shouldn't apply in IL
A group of Illinois counties, including DuPage, Lake, Kane and Will, argued that a class action lawsuit over "equity theft" should be tossed, despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision that appears to declare sales of entire homes to satisfy delinquent property tax bills to be unconstitutional takings
Elik sponsors bills supporting manufacturing in Illinois
Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) joined the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) in support of its legislative agenda, which advocates for measures that would strengthen manufacturing in Illinois by supporting students and families entering the workforce.
Edwardsville tenant sues over alleged exposure to mold
EDWARDSVILLE - A mother claims she and her children suffered injuries due to mold exposure in an Edwardsville apartment.
Motorist sues over crash allegedly caused by man fleeing police
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist alleges injuries after a man fleeing from Alton police officers crashed into a parked car.
Amazon seeks to permanently transfer lawsuit over fatal 2021 tornado; Plaintiff was highest ranking employee present that night
Amazon filed a motion to permanently transfer to Madison County a post-traumatic stress disorder lawsuit filed by the highest ranking employee at an Edwardsville warehouse when a deadly tornado struck the building in December 2021.