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Illinois Supreme Court mulls Madison County jurisdiction in Essure litigation; BMS decision focus of Bayer defense

SPRINGFIELD – While nations count on Bayer for relief from the coronavirus, the Illinois Supreme Court considers whether every American has a right to sue Bayer in Madison County.

By The Madison County Record | Mar 25, 2020

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Madison County real estate Feb. 10-14

An Alton property sold for $6,920,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Feb. 10-14.

By Andrew Thomas | Mar 25, 2020

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St. Clair County real estate Feb. 18-21

By Andrew Thomas | Mar 25, 2020

An O'fallon commercial property sold for $2,125,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Feb. 18-21.

St. Clair County foreclosures Feb. 28-Mar. 6

By Andrew Thomas | Mar 25, 2020

There were fourteen foreclosures in St. Clair County Feb. 28-Mar. 6.

St. Clair County Court updates responses to COVID-19 emergency

By Ann Maher | Mar 24, 2020

All civil, criminal and traffic matters, including jury and bench trials, hearings and status conferences are continued 60 days.

Third Judicial Circuit extends COVID-19 precautions; Only essential proceedings will be heard until further notice

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo | Mar 20, 2020

The Third Judicial Circuit is extending its precautions in response to the increasing COVID-19 coronavirus concerns, according to a Friday press release by Chief Judge William Mudge.

Duebbert seeks reconsideration of order denying substitution of all 20th Circuit judges

By The Madison County Record | Mar 18, 2020

BELLEVILLE – Former judge Ron Duebbert claims Circuit Judge Christopher Kolker lacked jurisdiction to deny him an outside judge over his malicious prosecution suit.

Madison County civil docket Mar. 23-27

By Andrew Thomas | Mar 18, 2020

Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Stobbs have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Mar. 23-27.

Madison County real estate Feb. 3-7

By Andrew Thomas | Mar 18, 2020

A Wood River commercial property sold for $2,247,143 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Feb. 3-7.

St. Clair County real estate Feb. 10-14

By Andrew Thomas | Mar 18, 2020

A Millstadt residence sold for $700,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Feb. 10-14.

St. Clair County foreclosures Feb. 25-27

By Andrew Thomas | Mar 18, 2020

There were eighteen foreclosures in St. Clair County Feb. 25-27.

Newer Madison County Gori suits are filed on behalf of older decedents

By The Madison County Record | Mar 17, 2020

EDWARDSVILLE – Gori Law Firm has filed seven mesothelioma suits this month for estates of men who died 10 to 15 years ago.

Cyclist sues Granite City following pothole collision

By John Breslin | Mar 17, 2020

EDWARDSVILLE - A bicyclist claims he was injured after hitting a pothole in a poorly lit street in Granite City.

Chief Judge Gleeson continues all civil matters until at least April 10

By Ann Maher | Mar 16, 2020

St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson ordered all civil matters in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit (including Monroe, Perry, Randolph and Washington counties) be continued until at least April 10.

Chief Judge Mudge implements docket changes; Certain cases will be continued 30 days

By Ann Maher | Mar 16, 2020

Except for emergent or timely court matters, the Third Judicial Circut is instituting certain procedures for the following dockets, effective today, March 16.

St. Clair County courthouse remains open amid coronavirus threat; Advisory issued

Mar 13, 2020

St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson indicated in a press release that the courthouse will remain open amid concerns over the COVID-19 threat. He also issued a number of advisories for the general public, jurors, litigants and employees.

Duebbert asks for judge outside St. Clair County to preside over malicious prosecution suit

By The Madison County Record | Mar 13, 2020

BELLEVILLE – Former judge Ron Duebbert petitioned for an outside judge over his malicious prosecution suit against former state’s attorney Brendan Kelly, detectives, and prosecutors.

Gori firm refiles Arkansas man’s meso claim in Madison County; Defendants include six already dismissed

By The Madison County Record | Mar 11, 2020

EL DORADO, Ark. - Six companies that the Gori Law Firm sued in Madison County for the estate of Cleo Graves already defeated the estate's claims in Arkansas.

St. Clair County foreclosures Feb. 18-24

By Andrew Thomas | Mar 11, 2020

There were thirteen foreclosures in St. Clair County Feb. 18-24.

St. Clair County real estate Feb. 3-7

By Andrew Thomas | Mar 11, 2020

A Swansea residence sold for $520,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Feb. 3-7.