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Father alleges Rottweiler attacked son at Granite City home
EDWARDSVILLE - A Granite City woman is being sued after her Rottweiler allegedly attacked a child playing in her yard.
Illinois native Circuit Judge Millett authors ruling on Trump's gag order, partially upholding restrictions
After receiving attention last month for yelling at former President Donald J. Trump’s lawyer for refusing to answer a hypothetical question, Marine native and Circuit Judge Patricia A. Millett delivered an opinion for the U.S. Court of Appeals in the D.C. Circuit partially upholding his gag order.
Rudolf receives Presidential Service Award for his work with schools
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf was awarded the Presidential Service Award by the Illinois Judges Association at the annual convention on Dec. 8.
Shopper sues over slip, fall at Granite City Schnucks
EDWARDSVILLE - A shopper at the Granite City Schnucks grocery store claims she was seriously injured when she slipped and fell on a foreign substance.
Illinois again seeing one of the most-contested elections in two decades
Illinois politicians have worked hard to protect incumbent state lawmakers and discourage newcomers. But that is changing for the second election cycle in a row as more Illinoisans work to get into the Illinois General Assembly.
Tenant at Godfrey apartment sued over grease fire started by guest
EDWARDSVILLE - A tenant at a Godfrey apartment is being sued after her guest started a grease fire while frying food.
Woman sues owners of Belleville property over slip-and-fall incident
BELLEVILLE – A woman has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a Belleville property, claiming that she was seriously injured when she slipped and fell on the icy sidewalk.
Why you should miss Squeezy the Pension Python
Illinois recently released its biggest, regular report on government pensions. Before getting to that, however, it’s fascinating to look back on what was widely agreed about pensions not long ago, and how all that was said is now forgotten.
Third District reverses dismissal of David Cates' fourth DUI charge
OTTAWA - St. Clair County Associate Judge Tameeka Purchase committed error when she dismissed a misdemeanor charge that Belleville lawyer David Cates drove under the influence, Third District appellate judges ruled on Dec. 5.
LIVE WEB - Navigating Ethics in Trusts & Estate Practices: Part 1 - Foundation on December 13, 2023
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Illinois Supreme Court Amends Rules To Expediate Pretrial Appeals
The Illinois Supreme Court announced amendments to Supreme Court Rule 315 as well as clarifying language amendments to Rules 46 and 604, 605, and 606.
Jury returns verdict in favor of Madison County deputies in suicidal man's federal suit alleging excessive force
EAST ST. LOUIS - After a previous jury concluded that Brian Schell did not resist arrest during a criminal trial in 2019, jurors at his civil trial against Madison County deputies heard the full story and decided that he did.
Prenzler: PTELL would have prevented tax levy increases greater than 5%
The Illinois Truth in Taxation law requires that a notice be published in a newspaper and a public hearing must be held, if the proposed aggregate tax levy is more than 5 percent greater than the previous year's tax extension.
Universities better get ahead of surging anti-woke backlash. The University of Illinois should go first.
Most Americans of every political stripe gagged last week seeing three leading university presidents’ Congressional testimony on anti-semitism. After years of punishment and censorship of centrist and conservative viewpoints at their schools and others across America, none of the three could say that calls for genocide against Jews violated their schools’ codes of conduct.
Dugan hears arguments on default judgment against Chinese supplier in electric sock wrongful death suit
EAST ST. LOUIS - Sandra Scott of Washington County testified at a default judgment hearing about the death of husband Toby Scott; but if U.S. District Judge David Dugan grants her request for $10 million, she’ll have to collect from a Chinese company that fired its lawyers and never returned.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Challenging Ncaa Transfer Eligibility Rule
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a federal antitrust lawsuit challenging the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) transfer eligibility rule as an illegal restraint on college athletes’ ability to market their labor and control their education.
LIVE WEB - Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: What You Need to Know So You Aren't Left in the Dust on December 12, 2023
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Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Pleas in St. Clair County Organized Retail Theft Case
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced two St. Clair County men pleaded guilty to organized retail crime charges over the alleged possession, purchase and sale of stolen retail merchandise.
Many Madison, St. Clair County offices will see no opposition in November election
EDWARDSVILLE - As the Democratic Party continues to shrink in Madison County and the Republican Party holds no power in St. Clair County, many offices in both counties will face no opposition in the General Election.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Rockford Man for Falsifying Concealed Carry Certifications
Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Winnebago County man for falsifying training certificates required to obtain a concealed carry license in Illinois.