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Suit alleges child suffered injuries from dog bite in Roxana
EDWARDSVILLE - The father of a child who was riding a bike in Roxana when the minor was allegedly attacked by a dog is suing the dog's owner.
Woman sues insurer for denying claim after motorhome was vandalized
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims her insurer wrongfully denied coverage after her motorhome was vandalized.
Oversight committee raised questions about 'assault weapons' ban ahead of Monday's registration deadline
SPRINGFIELD - As the new year begins, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ban on so-called "assault weapons" takes effect under emergency rules that still leave many questions unanswered.
Attorney General Raoul Defends States’ Ability to Protect Americans Online
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the government’s ability to work and communicate with social media companies to address the spread of dangerous content on their platforms.
Illinois is a moderate state: Its progressive leaders are out of touch
For its New Year’s resolution, Illinois should look in the mirror and acknowledge what it is.
Prenzler addresses Granite City School District taxpayers over $20 million in bonds
This letter is to the taxpayers of Granite City District 9, who probably didn't know that the district – on Nov. 22 – published a notice in the Belleville News-Democrat that the district intends to issue $20 million of “working cash” bonds.
McGlynn denies preliminary injunction so gun ban dispute can move forward, saying 'Gov. exists to serve us, not lord over us'
EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn ended what he called preliminary wrangling over the state's controversial weapon law, or the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA), so he can decide whether it violates a constitutional right to bear arms.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Associate Judge Heuerman as Circuit Court Judge in 14th Circuit
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge James F. Heuerman as a Circuit Judge for the 14th Judicial Circuit Court.
Attorney General Raoul Reaches Settlement With Construction Company for Unlawful Deductions and Failure to Pay Wages
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced an agreement with Castle Concrete Construction, Inc. (Castle) to pay $76,101.16 to resolve claims that the company unlawfully deducted wages from workers’ paychecks and failed to compensate an employee for time spent transporting other workers to and from worksites.
Caseyville attorney suggests criminal prosecution against individuals claiming misappropriated funds
CASEYVILLE - Village of Caseyville attorney Doug Stewart requested criminal prosecution of persons who claimed the village repaired a truck it didn’t own, according to a statement he issued to residents on Dec. 20.
Lawyers, guns, money, plus nine other Illinois laws to know starting Jan. 1
There are over 150 new laws going into effect in 2024, but here are a dozen likely to affect your life. They might impact the cost of a burger, your gun ownership, where you can vape and who your local police officer is and what that officer can do.
Fifth District orders detention of suspects under SAFE-T Act, affirming Judge Katz and reversing judges who granted release
MOUNT VERNON - St. Clair County Associate Judge Julie Katz correctly detained two suspects under the state’s bail reform law, the SAFE-T Act, according to Fifth District appellate judges.
As population woes continue, Illinois’ loss of congressional seats could accelerate
Illinois’ leaders can deny the state’s population problems all they want, but a collapse in the state’s number of congressional seats is proof enough of the state’s population woes.
Avoiding a conflict of interest: Nearly a third of Illinois lawmakers have rejected a taxpayer-funded pension
Illinois’ public pension crisis is coming to the fore after three years of being ignored during covid. Billions in federal aid to both the private and public sectors helped Illinois politicians paper over the state’s growing debts and worsening retiree security, but with pandemic aid finally drying up, they soon won’t be able to ignore the problems.
Suit alleges railroad worker died due to exposure to toxins
The estate of a deceased railroad employee alleges he developed cancer due to exposure to toxins
Truck driver alleges wrongful termination following wrist injury
A man claims he was terminated from his employment after seeking workers compensation benefits following a wrist injury.
Plaintiffs in Paraquat litigation blame research shortage on Syngenta, EPA; Rosenstengel hears arguments on excluding experts
EAST ST. LOUIS - After an expert witness for plaintiffs claiming weed killer paraquat caused Parkinson's disease testified to attributing 74% of the weight of his causation opinion on one study, the plaintiffs explain a shortage of research by accusing manufacturer Syngenta of corrupting science in general and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in particular.
Transgender Burger King employee sues over alleged discrimination
A transgender Burger King employee claims she experienced a hostile work environment and discrimination based on her sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Guilty Plea From Mclean County Man Over Dissemination of Child Pornography
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Hudson, Illinois man prosecuted by the Attorney General’s office pleaded guilty to the dissemination of child pornography and was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Collinsville homeowners allege bathroom remodel caused house to flood
Collinsville homeowners claim their property suffered water damage when one of the plumbing fittings "catastrophically separated" from the pipe during a bathroom remodel and caused their home to flood.