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An Edwardsville nursing home patient allegedly suffered from malnutrition
EDWARDSVILLE - A lawsuit alleges a patient at an Edwardsville nursing home suffered malnutrition due to neglect.
Med Resources files suit after motorist crashed into building
EDWARDSVILLE - An Alton business is suing a motorist for allegedly crashing into its building.
Fifth District reverses Jumper on pretrial release of man charged with illegally possessing firearm
MOUNT VERNON - Madison County Associate Judge Ryan Jumper abused his discretion when he ordered release of criminal defendant Demontez Spruill, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Feb. 2.
Let the government censor away through agents it controls, say Kwame Raoul and Cabal of A.G.s to U.S. Supreme Court
This shouldn’t be hard to understand: If you think government should have the power to censor what it says is false, then you don’t believe in the bedrock of a democratic republic: free speech.
East St. Louis consolidated into 13 precincts, resulting in competition among incumbents
EAST ST. LOUIS - Consolidation of precincts resulted in ten incumbent Democratic precinct committee members running against incumbents.
Juggling Parenting and Lawyering on February 6, 2024
We have come a long way from the “traditional” nuclear family stereotype where the husband is the breadwinner, and the wife is the homemaker.
City of Alton, motorist sued over fatal collision at poorly lit intersection
EDWARDSVILLE - A mother claims a motorist hit her daughter as she walked on a poorly lit sidewalk in Alton, resulting in fatal injuries.
Thirty-One Neal Gerber Eisenberg Attorneys Recognized on 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers List
Thirty-one Neal Gerber Eisenberg attorneys were selected to the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list.
Troutman Pepper Releases State Attorneys General Year in Review
State attorneys general are poised to influence more policy and practice in 2024, including in several key areas, according to Troutman Pepper’s State AG Year in Review released.
Cates sues Express Scripts, Optum Rx over opioid crisis on behalf of St. Clair County
EAST ST. LOUIS - David Cates of Swansea, as special counsel to St. Clair County, claims pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts and Optum Rx negligently disseminated massive quantities of prescription opioids into the county.
Prenzler: Ethics investigation over 'minor error' is a 'politically motivated witch hunt'; Slusser calls for cooperation
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler says Treasurer Chris Slusser is “making a mountain out of a molehill” after Slusser called on Prenzler to cooperate with an ethics investigation involving allegations that the chairman improperly distributed campaign materials.
Patient alleges pressure ulcers due to negligent care
EDWARDSVILLE - A patient at Gateway Regional Medical Center claims he suffered pressure sores due to negligent care.
Anderson Hospital seeks Madison County jurisdiction in class action alleging medical information shared with Facebook
EAST ST. LOUIS - Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel must decide whether a class action claim that Anderson Hospital shared private information with Facebook belongs in her court or Madison County.
Township supervisor gets $224K, but salary drops to $25K if voters pick someone else
An embattled Chicago-area township supervisor is being accused of discouraging competition ahead of her campaign by cutting the position’s pay if she loses. It may be illegal, but someone would need to sue.
Rascal's Farmers Market alleges assets were misrepresented
EDWARDSVILLE - Rascal's Farmers Market claims it was damaged when assets were misrepresented, including potential revenues.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Second Guilty Plea in Case Stemming From Ongoing Investigation Into Suburban Drug, Gun Activity
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced an Aurora, Illinois man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for his role in illegal firearm and drug sales throughout Chicagoland.
Suit alleges drunk driver caused fatal Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is being sued for allegedly causing a fatal crash after drinking a bottle of watermelon liquor.
Suit alleges patient died as a result of negligent care
EDWARDSVILLE - Alton Memorial Hospital and one of its physicians are being sued after a patient died due to alleged medical negligence.
Judicial misconduct complaint alleges oral argument policies in district court discriminate based on race and sex
The America First Legal Foundation filed a complaint against three district judges in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, claiming “ongoing unlawful judicial race and sex discrimination” for policies established four years ago that allegedly “incentivize” law firms to task newer, female or minority attorneys with presenting oral arguments.
Rep. Elik appointed Assistant House Republican Leader
Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) was appointed to serve as the Assistant House Republican Leader for the 103rd General Assembly.