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Illinois Supreme Court announces Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Hon. Kimberly Digiovanni as a Kane County Circuit Court Judge
Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Kimberly DiGiovanni as an At-Large Circuit Judge in the 16th Circuit Kane County.
It's not just people; Illinois suffered the nation's 3rd-worst loss of business in 2021
Illinois’ constant bleed of residents to other states has been well documented by the Census Bureau, the IRS, U-Haul, United Van Lines and others.
Bank claims Village of Caseyville owes nearly $600,000 in bonds for redevelopment project
BELLEVILLE – Wells Fargo Bank claims the Village of Caseyville owes almost $600,000 to investors that bought bonds to fund a 1998 redevelopment project.
Fifth District affirms dismissal of Hulme and Dorman lawsuit, says Madison County Board did not violate Open Meetings Act
MOUNT VERNON – Madison County Board members who terminated administrator Doug Hulme and information technology director Rob Dorman in 2020 didn’t violate their rights, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on June 15.
Illinoisans get 2nd gas tax hike of 2023 just before Independence Day
Illinoisans face the second gas tax hike of 2023 on July 1. The 3.1 cent hike doesn’t need lawmaker approval, thanks to state leaders implementing automatic gas tax hikes.
Republican Roger Smith to run for Madison County coroner; Former Congressman Shimkus is campaign chair
Retired Chief Deputy Coroner Roger Smith announced that he will run on the Republican ticket for Madison County Coroner in 2024, with Former Congressman John Shimkus chairing the campaign.
Heplerbroom announces DuChateau Re-Elected to IDC Board
James DuChateau was recently re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC).
City of Highland files breach of contract lawsuit over Carbay Crest development
EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Highland is suing property developers for allegedly mishandling the new Carbay Crest development, which was annexed into the city in 2018.
Lawsuit claims doctor mistakenly wrote prescription for toxic amount of Prednisone, resulting in patient's overdose
BELLEVILLE – A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that a patient died from an overdose after his physician mistakenly wrote him a prescription for a toxic amount of Prednisone.
Advanced Ankle and Foot Surgeons named in medical malpractice suit
BELLEVILLE – A woman has filed a lawsuit against Advanced Ankle and Foot Surgeons, alleging the nerves in her ankle were severed during surgery to remove a cyst.
Fox Rothschild hosts Legal Landscape for LGBTQ+ Rights in 2023 on June 29, 2023
The spotlight on transgender rights legislation and its effects that began in 2020 when the Supreme Court ruled that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity was prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act has intensified.
Court activity on June 23: Jon Perkins vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jon Perkins against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 23: 'Sbcomplaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-5115275.), Filed By All Plaintiffs. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mcandrew, Patrick) (entered: 06/23/2023)'.
Court activity on June 23: John T. Cooke vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by John T. Cooke against Chevron U., Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 23: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of John T. Cooke (Smith, Robert) (entered: 06/23/2023)'.
Court activity on June 23: Linda B. Yaw vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Linda B. Yaw against Chevron U., Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 23: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Linda B. Yaw (Smith, Robert) (entered: 06/23/2023)'.
Case activity for Phillip Johnston vs Syngenta Agent on June 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Phillip Johnston against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 23.
Court activity on June 23: Gloria F. James vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gloria F. James against Chevron U., Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 23: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Gloria F James (Smith, Robert) (entered: 06/23/2023)'.
June 23: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on June 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on June 23: Ronald D. Long vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ronald D. Long against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 23: 'Sbnotice Of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel Assigned. All Future Documents Must Bear Case Number 23-pq-2165-njr. (jlrr) (entered: 06/23/2023)'.
Court activity on June 23: Karen Wierenga vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Karen Wierenga against Chevron U., Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 23: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Karen Wierenga (Smith, Robert) (entered: 06/23/2023)'.
Court activity on June 23: Steve Leyerzapf vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Steve Leyerzapf against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 23: 'Sbcomplaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-5115269.), Filed By All Plaintiffs. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mcandrew, Patrick) (entered: 06/23/2023)'.