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What is the Invest in Kids scholarship program, and why it matters
Over 9,600 low-income students rely on the Invest in Kids scholarship program to attend schools that best fit their needs. Here’s what you need to know about the program and why it is important lawmakers extend the program this fall.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Achieves Fifth Consecutive Mansfield Certification
We are proud to announce that we have achieved Mansfield Certification for a fifth straight year.
Benesch Achieves Mansfield Certification, Demonstrating Continued Commitment to Increasing Inclusivity and Diversity in Leadership
Benesch is pleased to announce that, for the second year in a row, the firm has achieved Mansfield Certification following a year-long process designed to promote fair and equal opportunity for the advancement of underrepresented groups in law. Mansfield is focused on broadening the talent pool for consideration, including those historically underrepresented in the field, to facilitate transparent pathways to leadership and create a more inclusive legal profession.
Customer sues Granite City restaurant Smokey Joe's Tavern over defective porch
Smokey Joe's Tavern is being sued by Illinois resident Debra Dunn for negligence leading to severe injury
Wrongful death suit alleges HSHS St. John's Hospital provided negligent care
Sharon Bennett, the special representative for deceased Illinois resident Kim Miller, is suing HSHS St. John's Hospital for death caused by a lack of appropriate medical care
Chicago: Where violence and dismal education intersect
There’s a good reason why Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis-Gates is sending her son to a private school instead of the public one in her Roseland community. At Harlan Community Academy, the school Davis-Gates’s son would have attended, only 5 of every 100 students were proficient in reading in 2022. Roseland’s a dangerous place, too – 28 people were killed in the community last year.
Madison County real estate Sept. 5-8
A Collinsville property sold for $455,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Sept. 5-8.
Genetic testing facility seeks to dismiss suit over false paternity test results
EAST ST. LOUIS - A genetic testing company has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging res ipsa loquitur, negligence, and Illinois consumer fraud claims. The lawsuit revolves around a DNA paternity test completed in 1989 that falsely denied a biological relationship between a father and his daughter, leading to the child suffering years of abuse from another man she thought was her father.
St. Clair County real estate June 26-30
An O'Fallon property sold for more than $530,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for June 26-30.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 23-26
The Madison County circuit judges have hearings scheduled on the civil docket for Oct. 23-26.
Haine: 26 students charged following fights at Alton High School
The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged 26 students in connection with fights at the Alton High School on Aug. 30.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Supreme Court to Reverse Lower Court’s Ruling on Medication Abortion
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , with 23 other attorneys general, filed a brief supporting access to medication abortion and other essential health care for all Americans.
Fox Rothschild Earns Mansfield Certification for Second Consecutive Year
Fox Rothschild LLP is proud to announce it attained Mansfield Certification through participation in Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule 6.0 program. The firm previously attained Rule 5.0 certification in 2022.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Cwlp Over 2021 Coal Ash Release
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against City, Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) for allegedly releasing more than 700 tons of fly ash into the environment. CWLP is owned and operated by the city of Springfield, Illinois and provides drinking water and electricity to Springfield residents.
Clark Hill Achieves Mansfield Rule Plus Certification for Expanding Diversity in Firm Leadership
Diversity Lab announced that Clark Hill has achieved Mansfield Rule Plus Certification for 2022-23 in recognition of the firm’s efforts to increase diversity in firm leadership roles. Diversity Lab is an incubator focused on boosting diversity and inclusion in the legal industry.
New Poll: Pritzker’s approval rating sinks to 40.5%; Biden up 9% over Trump in Illinois
A new poll of Illinois voters by Emerson College says Gov. JB Pritzker carries a 40.5% approval rating.
Seventh Circuit: Netflix and other video streamers can't be taxed as cable providers
CHICAGO - East St. Louis can’t tax Netflix and other video streamers as cable providers, U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on Oct. 13.
160 Driving Academy sued after student allegedly fell from truck
BELLEVILLE – A student at 160 Driving Academy at the Village of Alorton claims she fell from the steps of her training vehicle because they had become loose and defective.
Rosenstengel rejects improper party argument in wrongful death suit alleging excessive use of force
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former Madison County sheriff John Lakin must defend a claim that his office shared liability with deputy Timothy Mudd and others for a wrongful death, Chief U. S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel ruled on Sept. 29.
Fairview Heights Shogun Steakhouse sued over slip, fall
BELLEVILLE – A shopper is suing the Shogun Steakhouse in Fairview Heights after she allegedly slipped and injured herself in the restaurant.