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Pretrial Practices Data Oversight Board Releases Preliminary Report
Pretrial Practices Data Oversight Board Releases Preliminary Report.
Prenzler responds to GOP officials’ support of increased oversight, says they are ‘meddling in county board politics’
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler responded to Republican county officials’ support of an effort to increase oversight of his administrative authority, saying the officials are “meddling in county board politics.”
Parents sue motorist following deadly crash with cyclist
EDWARDSVILLE – The parents of a cyclist are suing a motorist for allegedly causing a fatal crash near the Madison County Transit Schoolhouse Trail.
Motorist claims Alton Schnucks parking lot was in disrepair, caused injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist claims he was at the Alton Schnucks grocery store when the parking lot collapsed beneath him, causing him to suffer injuries.
Madison County GOP officials support board members seeking to amend chairman's authority; Prenzler vows to 'remain pro-taxpayer'
Republican county-wide officials have joined Madison County Board members “in strong support” of their effort to modify ordinances relating to Board oversight and Chairman Kurt Prenzler’s authority over County Board administration.
Dwight Kay: Charges against Prenzler are unsupported
The charges are unsupported by facts, data or evidence rendering the charges and special meeting akin to a high tech lynching by a small group of Republicans against a two-time elected Chairman, who is also a Republican.
Injured truck driver awarded $3 million at SDIL trial
EAST ST. LOUIS – Jurors in U.S. district court awarded $3,025,171.82 to former truck driver Steven Liss of Madison County on June 29, for injuries he suffered on the property of steel fabricator TMS International in Granite City.
Madison County Board members petition for special meeting to amend policies, call Prenzler's management 'chronically inept'
Several Madison County Board members have petitioned for a special meeting to amend personnel policies and Madison County ordinances in order to transfer authority from Chairman Kurt Prenzler, arguing that they have “lost confidence” in his ability to “advance a fiscally responsible future for the county.”
Attorney General Raoul Announces Settlement With Peoples Gas Over Champaign County Natural Gas Leak
Attorney General Raoul Announces Settlement With Peoples Gas Over Champaign County Natural Gas Leak.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Bolstering Access to Healthy Food in Schools
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Bolstering Access to Healthy Food in Schools.
Davis: Scotus Ruling Is a Huge Win for Voter Id
Davis: Scotus Ruling Is a Huge Win for Voter Id.
Illinois has been bleeding its wealthiest residents for years; Now it's Ken Griffin's turn to leave
“First and foremost, respect the taxpayer. Start losing taxpayers and it’s a downward spiral from there.” That’s the advice a wise man from Detroit had for Chicago when I visited the Motor City right after it filed for bankruptcy in 2013. It was just one of five lessons I was told Illinois should learn from Detroit’s collapse.
Former Impact Fulfillment Services employee alleges wrongful termination over sexual harassment complaints
EDWARDSVILLE – A former employee of Impact Fulfillment Services is suing the company, alleging she was sexually harassed by one if its employees for months and then terminated for refusing to work with him any longer.
Hanson Selected as First Vice President of Bar Association
Hanson Selected as First Vice President of Bar Association.
Anti-lockdown candidates on GOP ticket crash the Party; Former Dem McHaney takes out incumbent Vaughan
XENIA – Two renegade Republicans and a former Democrat who denied the state’s authority to lock citizens down overpowered primary opponents and seized leadership of the Republican Party.
Openly progressive Dem judge, ex-Lake County Sheriff appear poised for election battle for possible control of IL Supreme Court
Lake County Judge Elizabeth Rochford, backed by powerful Illinois Democrats, cruised to easy win in the Democratic primary for Illinois' Second Judicial District seat on the state Supreme Court. Ex-Lake Co. Sheriff Mark Curran held a narrow vote lead over Lake County Judge Daniel Shanes in the Republican primary contest
Madison County couple sues Allstate, claiming breach of contract
EDWARDSVILLE – A couple is suing Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, alleging the company is in breach of contract for refusing to pay for underinsured motorist coverage following a collision.
Madison County's judicial subcircuit races show healthy results for Republicans, despite gerrymander law designed for Dem advantage
Voters in Madison County's newly drawn judicial Subcircuit 1 showed preference for Republican candidate, attorney Tim Berkley, over Democrat Associate Judge Ryan Jumper by 710 votes.
St. Clair County real estate Mar. 7-11
A Belleville apartment building sold for $1,800,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Mar. 7-11.
Madison County real estate May 16-20
A Granite City industrial property sold for $10,800,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions May 16-20.