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Republican turnout in St. Clair Co. indicates judicial races winnable if enthusiasm holds in general election
Even though overall voter turnout was low in Tuesday's primary in St. Clair County (15%) and in East St. Louis (22%), Republicans were clearly more motivated to cast ballots.
Madison County civil docket Jul. 5-8
Madison County judges Ruth and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jul. 5-8.
Illinois gas stations display Pritzker gas tax hikes to counter election propaganda
Illinois gas station owners lost their legal fight over the requirement to advertise the delay in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual gas tax hike. Stations now will post the mandated signs July 1, but are also telling drivers how much state leaders raised the gas taxes.
Attorney General Raoul Joins Vice President, State Attorneys General for Reproductive Rights Roundtable Discussion
Attorney General Raoul Joins Vice President, State Attorneys General for Reproductive Rights Roundtable Discussion.
Political newcomer secures GOP nomination for House District 112; Will face incumbent Stuart in November
Voters have nominated Jennifer Korte of Edwardsville in the Republican primary for the 112th House District race.
Madison County voters pick incumbent Slusser over Hulme for Treasurer
Madison County voters elected Chris Slusser over Doug Hulme by a margin of 68-32 in the Republican primary for Treasurer.
Connor wins GOP primary for Madison County Sheriff 2-1
Connor wins GOP primary for Madison County Sheriff 2-1
Casey didn’t settle division over abortion any more than Roe; Fierce debate may be ahead in state legislative races
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justices who preserved Roe v. Wade 30 years ago but greatly changed it for the purpose of ending division over abortion, didn’t settle the question any more than Roe did.
Blind man sues safety company over digital access for sight-impaired customers
EAST ST. LOUIS - A legally blind man has filed another federal lawsuit against a company, alleging its digital platforms aren't accessible to those with vision problems.
Bost Backed Veterans’ Mental Health Bill Passes House
Bost Backed Veterans’ Mental Health Bill Passes House.
Gilbert rules for State Auto in dispute over car crash files
BENTON – State Auto Property and Casualty properly asserted privilege over portions of its files on a car crash, Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert decided after inspecting the files in chambers.
Bus driver sued for negligent driving, rear-ending another motorist
A St. Louis man is seeking damages from Bi-State Development Agency after the vehicle he was driving was rear-ended by a Bi-State bus.
Painter sues after falling on porch of Smithton home
A painter injured while descending a ladder is suing claiming she required surgery on her right hand after falling.
Car dealership sued after loaning out vehicle with reported stolen license plates
An East St. Louis man was stopped by police and arrested at gunpoint for driving a stolen car — except the vehicle was a loaner lawfully provided to him by his car dealership.s
Woman allegedly injured by airborne debris sues man with lawnmower
A landscaper is being demanded to pay civil damages by a woman who puts him at fault for his lawn mower flinging a piece of debris at her vehicle.
St. Clair County man sues company over digital access for sight-impaired users
A St. Clair County resident who is legally blind has filed a federal lawsuit against a company, alleging that its digital platforms aren't accessible to those with vision problems.
Walters: Mail-in ballots need to be secured
To the Editor:I want to take this opportunity to thank those who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to prepare for the primary election on June 28.
Woman alleges she was terminated, denied access to Ascend Cannabis dispensary after reporting sexual harassment by co-worker
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former employee of Ascend Cannabis is suing the company, alleging she was sexually harassed by another employee for months and then terminated and denied access to the cannabis dispensary in retaliation for reporting the alleged actions.
Davis and Laturner in National Review: “Make Welfare Work Again”
Davis and Laturner in National Review: “Make Welfare Work Again”.
IL Supreme Court: McLean Co. man can keep up suit over nerve damage blamed on hip replacement
Complaint alleges general negligence against surgeon, technicians