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Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Challenging Proposed Albertsons, Kroger Merger
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of nine attorneys general, filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger.
Suit alleges motorist hit pedestrian in Collinsville
EDWARDSVILLE - A pedestrian claims she was injured when a motorist hit her while she was walking in Collinsville.
Woman sues over trip, fall on storm drain gate
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman claims she was injured when she tripped and fell on a storm drain gate after dining at a cafe.
Supreme Court: States lack authority to disqualify Trump's inclusion on ballot; MC Board supported 'fair and impartial ballot access'
The U.S. Supreme Court concluded that states do not have the authority to block presidential candidates from appearing on the ballot weeks after the Madison County Board urged the Illinois State Board of Elections to ensure “fair and impartial ballot access” in response to objections to former President Donald Trump’s inclusion on the 2024 ballot.
Parents of passenger in stolen vehicle who died during police pursuit seeks settlement approval
The parents of a passenger who died during a police pursuit of the stolen car he was riding in filed a motion for leave to settle their wrongful death claims for $160,000.
Dugan denies class certification in Casino Queen pension suit, finding too many differences in claims
EAST ST. LOUIS - On Feb. 26, U.S. District Judge David Dugan denied certification of a class action for Casino Queen employees whose pension plan collapsed.
Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents to Be on Alert for Storm-related Repair Scams
Following severe storms in Northeastern Illinois on Tuesday, Attorney General Kwame Raoul warned Illinois residents to be on alert for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners who may need repairs from storm-related damage.
Guyette Accepted Into Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
Joe Guyette, working out of the firm's Champaign office, has been accepted into the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys - ADTA.
Planned Parenthood, Ob-Gyn sued for allegedly failing to confirm gender dysphoria, treating patient with hormone therapy
A patient who believed she had gender dysphoria is suing Planned Parenthood and a doctor at its Fairview Heights facility for subjecting her to “masculinizing hormone treatment” without seeking psychological evaluations for proper diagnosis.
Wrongful death suit alleges patient received excessive doses of warfarin
EDWARDSVILLE - A lawsuit filed against physicians alleges a patient died as a result of receiving an excessive dose of warfarin.
McGlynn enters scheduling order for discovery in gun ban challenges, sets hearing to 'gauge amount of cooperation'
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn set a discovery schedule with plans to select a trial month by mid-April in four consolidated constitutional challenges to the so-called “assault weapons” ban.
Heated Circuit Clerk race: McRae calls out 'double-dipping'; Adler claims 'nepotism switcheroo'
Adler did not respond to requests for comment on this story.
Rosenstengel orders every plaintiff in paraquat MDL to provide proof of exposure
EAST ST. LOUIS - Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel, who has been combing through cases alleging weed killer paraquat caused Parkinson's disease for plaintiffs she could trust had legitimate claims, decided not to trust any of them and ordered discovery for everyone.
Hulme supports Stephen Adler for Circuit Clerk, says opponent McRae attempts to trick voters
This kind of trickery and nepotism is what the old Madison County Democrat Party was known for and nepotism should not be rewarded by the voters.
First Judicial Circuit Remote Appearance Project Report Highlights Great Savings for Rural Court Users
The Illinois Supreme Court’s Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission), partnering with the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc., announced the release of its final report on its two-year pilot program on remote court appearances in the southernmost counties of Illinois.
Fourth District: Constitutional challenge to Pritzker's COVID-19 emergency orders declared moot
The Fourth District Appellate Court affirmed Sangamon County Associate Judge Jennifer M. Ascher’s order finding a lawsuit filed by a group of Illinois educators moot because the COVID-19 emergency orders they were challenging are no longer in effect.
Madison County judges participate in Judges Go to School Day
Several Madison County judges spent the day with students at local elementary schools by participating in the second annual Judges Go to School Day on Feb. 12.
Slusser: Prenzler collected $82,000 in contributions from county vendors; Prenzler says he didn't know which were vendors
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Treasurer and Board Chairman candidate Chris Slusser is drawing attention to contributions made to incumbent Kurt Prenzler’s campaign committee in light of a promise he made in 2016 not to accept money from county vendors.
St. Clair County collaborates with Monroe County to implement Children's First Foundation program
St. Clair County is collaborating with Monroe County to implement a Children’s First Foundation pilot program for a Neutral Exchange Center/Supervised Parenting Time Program.
Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition Supporting Pennsylvania Law That Prohibits Concealed Carry by Individuals Under 21
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 19 attorneys general filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit urging that court to revisit an opinion striking down a Pennsylvania law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from carrying concealed weapons in public and imposing additional restrictions during declared states of emergency.