Latest News
South Roxana Village Administrator responds to 'deceptive measures' by group calling for mayor to step down
The ongoing debate revolves around the distinction between free speech and harassment or intimidation. While one party's expression is often defended as a fundamental right, opposing viewpoints challenging their statements can sometimes be labeled as harassment. In my perspective, individuals should indeed have the freedom to express their preferences and support their chosen candidates. However, when these expressions escalate into making defamatory or libelous remarks, they undermine the very protections they seek to uphold.
Neal Gerber Eisenberg Intellectual Property Practice Places Six Attorneys in World Trademark Review 1000
Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce that six attorneys from the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group have been ranked in the 2024 edition of World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR 1000).
'Once and for all': SCOTUS asked to strike down IL 'assault weapons' ban, end 'defiance' from states, courts
Three petitions were filed on behalf of Illinois gun owners, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to send a message to defiant courts and state lawmakers, who have all but thumbed their noses at SCOTUS' Second Amendment rulings in passing and upholding new gun restrictions in Illinois and elsewhere
Route 13 Diner cook granted default judgment in overtime pay dispute
EAST ST. LOUIS - Route 13 Diner owner Jimmy Johnson owes more than $3,000 to former cook Dorrine Douglas and more than $7,000 to her lawyer Nathan Volheim of Lombard, U.S. District Judge David Dugan ruled on Feb. 6.
Madison County Clerk urges voters to participate in primary election; Republicans vying for county seats
The Illinois primary election is just a few weeks away, and Madison County voters will have several choices to make for Republican contested seats and referenda questions.
McGuireWoods Ranks Among Top Law Firms for U.S. M&A Deals in 2023 League Tables
McGuireWoods ranked among the leading law firms for advising clients in M&A transactions in 2023, once again earning high ratings for U.S. M&A deals in year-end league tables published by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Mergermarket and Bloomberg.
Illinois Supreme Court grants petition for outside judge in Hulme, Dorman suits
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court gave former Madison County Administrator Doug Hulme and former Technology Director Rob Dorman an outside judge for a day to decide if they require an outside judge for good.
Medical malpractice suit alleges misdiagnosed adenocarcinoma in-situ.
BELLEVILLE - A patient claims she required a hysterectomy after her condition was misdiagnosed.
More than one third of plaintiffs selected for depositions on paraquat claims have dismissed their cases
EAST ST. LOUIS - Nine of 25 plaintiffs that Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel selected to test the substance of claims that weed killer paraquat caused Parkinson’s disease dismissed their claims in two weeks.
Cates, Mahoney to appeal arbitration ruling in $10 million settlement fee dispute
EDWARDSVILLE - Ryan Mahoney and David Cates, former partners in a $10 million dispute over fees from settlements, both plan to appeal an order of Circuit Judge Sarah Smith awarding each of them a partial victory on arbitration.
Dorman: Slusser offers 'empty promises' and 'flashy slogans' in chairman campaign
Madison County needs a leader with unimpeachable integrity, a track record of ethical conduct, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. Unfortunately, Chris Slusser falls short on all these fronts.
Woman sues over icy slip, fall at Belleville Motomart
BELLEVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on ice at a Belleville Motomart.
Man alleges injuries after electric scooter handlebars broke off
BELLEVILLE - A man claims he was injured when the handlbars of his Swagger 5 electric scooter broke off.
Prenzler notifies public on 'informed consent' for newest Covid booster
The consensus of the Madison County Health Advisory Committee members is that citizens should exercise their right of "informed consent."
Group of South Roxana residents call for mayor to step down
It’s no secret that the Village of South Roxana has a history of trust issues between the citizens and Village administration. The lack of transparency, open and effective communication and defensive posturing when approached by citizens have eyes opening and focusing in on the current administration.
McGlynn moves forward with gun ban litigation, says he won't wait for gov to figure out what they actually passed
EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn told Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wells he won’t wait for the state to explain the choices legislators made in the weapon ban they passed last year.
Attorney General Raoul Announces Multistate Agreement With Opioid Manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan group of attorneys general, today announced a $150 million multistate settlement agreement in principle with opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals (Hikma) for its role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Alton nursing home sued over patient's fall from wheelchair
EDWARDSVILLE - An Alton nursing home patient allegedly fell from his wheelchair while trying to get a pillow that had been thrown at him, a lawsuit states.
Woman alleges injuries when dog jumped on her
BELLEVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when a dog jumped on her without provocation.
EPA report: No risk of Parkinson's disease from weed killer paraquat
WASHINGTON - Benefits of weed killer paraquat easily outweigh risks, according to regulators at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A report they issued on Jan. 30 assigned no weight at all to a risk of Parkinson’s disease.