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NewsGuard, part of the government-media censorship complex, promoted by Chicago Tribune to combat ‘misinformation’
This was Media Literacy Week, and the Chicago Tribune’s contribution was an op-ed by the executive editor of NewsGuard, a supposed warrior against media misinformation.
'The evidence is clear:' Poultry producer Sanderson Farms wins at trial, says proves no conspiracy to inflate chicken prices
While competitors opted to settle for hundreds of millions of dollars, chicken producer Sanderson Farms opted to defend itself at trial before a jury, and won. The verdict can still be appealed.
St. Clair County jury returns defense verdict; Plaintiff moves to adjudicate
BELLEVILLE — After a St. Clair County jury returned a defense verdict following a car crash, the plaintiff is asking the court to adjudicate the claimed lien.
Federal Firearms Licenses of Illinois seeks to amend gun ban challenge as registration deadline approaches amid delayed appellate ruling
Federal Firearms Licenses of Illinois (FFL-IL) is asking U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn for leave to file an amended constitutional challenge to the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA), arguing that the registration deadline should be extended in light of the Seventh Circuit’s delay in ruling on injunctive relief.
Bicyclist alleges injuries in collision with cab
EDWARDSVILLE — A bicyclist claims he was injured when he was hit by a cab driver.
Laura-Buick GMC sued by former employee for retaliatory discharge
Madison County resident David L. Sanders is suing Laura-Buick GMC for violation of the Illinois Whistleblower Act and retaliatory discharge
Illinois city outlaws trick-or-treating beyond age 12
Some Illinois communities see regulating any mischief on Halloween as a real treat. Belleville prohibits anyone older than 12 from trick-or-treating, with fines up to $1,000.
Attorney General Raoul Announces $10 Million Multistate Settlement With Aci Worldwide for Unauthorized Withdrawals From Mortgage Holders
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that Illinois, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a bipartisan settlement with a subsidiary of payment processor ACI Worldwide Corporation (ACI) concerning a testing error that led to the attempted unauthorized withdrawal of $2.3 billion from the accounts of 477,000 mortgage holders.
Justice Lisa Holder White Announces Formation of Screening Committee to Fill Fourteenth Circuit Resident Judge Vacancy
Justice Lisa Holder White of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit.
Former Green Gene CBD employee allegedly fired in retaliation for reporting customer overcharges
BELLEVILLE – A former Green Gene CBD employee claims she was terminated after she reported a manager to the business owner for allegedly overcharging customers.
Woman allegedly fell during transport to get COVID vaccine
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims she was injured while being transported to get her COVID-19 vaccine.
Maag rejects IL State Police Director's claim that testimonies dispute vagueness argument in gun ban suit
In support of his vagueness claim against Illinois' controversial gun regulation law, Wood River attorney Thomas Maag argues that magazines sometimes remain on the market long after a corresponding firearm is out of production.
‘Illinois is growing,’ claims yet another group of political elites; It’s not true
Wirepoints has highlighted for years how Illinois’ failed public policies are driving residents out of the state. All the evidence, from the U.S. Census Bureau to the IRS to United Van Lines to U-Haul to Allied Van Lines, shows Illinois losing far more residents to other states than it gains. We’ve also shown how Illinois births and legal international migration into Illinois have dropped steadily. Illinois consistently ranks at the bottom of most population/migration statistics.
Kuchar to Present Webinar on Legal Considerations for Employee Handbooks to Illinois Manufacturers on October 25, 2023
Tara Kuchar will be presenting a webinar to members of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) about legal considerations related to employee handbooks.
Construction company sued over fatal crash
BELLEVILLE — A construction company is being sued for allegedly causing a fatal crash.
Class action says publishing company violated BIPA
EDWARDSVILLE — Employees for a publishing company claim their privacy rights were violated through biometric-enabled technology.
NAACP general counsel joins lawsuit over Cahokia Heights sewer failures; Dugan rejects dismissal
EAST ST. LOUIS - The civil rights group NAACP sent general counsel Martina Tiku here on behalf of Cahokia Heights residents suing for better sanitary and storm sewers after the city sought to dismiss or stay the suit.
Madison County real estate Sept. 11-15
A St. Jacob property sold for more than $1.3 million as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Sept. 11-15.
St. Clair County real estate July 3-7
An O'Fallon property sold for $645,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for July 3-7.
Madison County civil docket Oct. 30-Nov. 2
Madison County circuit judges have hearings set on the civil docket for Oct. 30-Nov. 2.