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Attorney General Raoul Charges Winnebago County Man Over Allegedly Lying on Foid Card Application
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office charged a Winnebago County man with forgery and falsifying information on a Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card application submitted to the Illinois State Police (ISP).
Prenzler censured over campaign card; Calls it 'a lynching with no due process'
The Madison County Board voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution censuring Chairman Kurt Prenzler following an ethics report finding he improperly distributed campaign materials to a county vendor from Ohio.
Mistrial declared after jury reaches impasse in former SIU-C professor's discrimination suit
EAST ST. LOUIS - One juror among eight prevented a verdict at a discrimination trial of former Associate Professor Tawanda Greer-Medley against Southern Illinois University.
Woman alleges epidural catheter broke off in her spine
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman with scoliosis claims a piece of catheter broke off in the epidural of her spine during labor due to alleged negligence.
Troy man sues over alleged botched paint job on pull barn
EDWARDSVILLE - The owner of a metal pole barn claims a painting company failed to properly prepare the surface before applying paint, resulting in damages.
Seventh Circuit affirms Dugan in Ancestry.com arbitration dispute
CHICAGO - Users of Ancestry.com agree to arbitrate disputes, but if they test their children then the children don’t lose the right to sue, U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on Feb. 15.
Dupo woman opposes arbitration in wrongful termination dispute
EAST ST. LOUIS - Amanda Aucutt of Dupo, who sued former employer Capstone Restaurant Group, claims she never saw or signed an agreement to arbitrate such a dispute.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Sixth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Sixth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Robert E. Jacobson as an associate judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Man sues over fall on steps
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims he suffered injuries after falling down faulty steps.
Nursing homes sued over resident's death
EDWARDSVILLE - Several nursing facilities are being sued after a resident allegedly died due to negligent care.
Suit alleges man was crushed by machinery while performing maintenance
EAST ST. LOUIS - Lisa Mattern of Albers seeks damages from the manufacturer of a foundry machine that crushed husband Mark Mattern at Century Brass Works in Swansea in 2022.
Maag argues self incrimination claims support partial summary judgment in gun ban challenge
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag supports his motion for partial summary judgment in one of four consolidated gun ban lawsuits filed in the Southern District of Illinois, arguing that the registration requirement violates gun owners’ Constitutional privilege against self-incrimination.
Rosenstengel grants default judgment in suit over broadcast of boxing match
EAST ST. LOUIS - Khalilah Liddell owes $14,445.15 to Joe Hand Promotions for showing a boxing match at Teddy’s bar in Cahokia Heights without a license, Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel ruled on Feb. 13.
Prenzler addresses Edwardsville High School's proposed "all gender" bathrooms
Parents of young people in Edwardsville District 7 should be aware of plans to remove two traditional “single sex” bathrooms at Edwardsville High School – to be replaced with one “all gender” bathroom – to be used by both boys and girls – with 22 toilets, but no urinals.
Chicago criminals out on probation/parole/pretrial release continue violence in 2024
One thing Chicagoans can’t help but notice when scrolling through news feeds: the number of violent crimes committed by defendants while they were out either on parole, probation or awaiting trial.
Woman sues over fall at Anderson Hospital
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she fell while in the restroom area at Anderson Hospital.
Home buyer alleges fraud scheme after receiving eviction notice despite making payments
EDWARDSVILLE - A home buyer claims she was served an eviction notice despite making payments on the property due to an alleged fraudulent scheme.
Attorney General Raoul Urges Action to Keep Toxic Metals Out of Baby Food
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action to protect babies and young children nationwide from lead and other toxic metals in baby food.
Suit alleges construction company left home in disrepair
EDWARDSVILLE - Homeowners claim a home renovation company left their home in disrepair by failing to properly install flooring.
Shopper sues over slip, fall at Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims he was injured when he slipped and fell on liquid while shopping at Walmart.