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Third party lawsuit involves big drama in high end Columbia neighborhood
BENTON - Real estate agent Blake Salger of Columbia, defending a claim that he deceived home buyer Jamie Kauther, claims her agent deceived both of them.
Appeals court: GOP congressman, voters can't sue IL for counting mail-in votes 2 weeks after Election Day
A divided federal appeals panel sided with the state and Democrats in tossing out a lawsuit challenging Illinois law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after Election Day. A dissenting judge said the U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, who led the lawsuit, was wrongly denied the chance to have his case heard
Attorney General Raoul Joins Coalition to Protect Federal Regulations of Gun Sales
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general in support of commonsense federal laws that regulate the sale of guns to keep communities safe.
Appeals court tosses Dorman suit challenging IL ban on short-barreled rifles
The Fifth District Appellate Court said the state's ban on short-barreled rifles doesn't violate the Second Amendment or recent Supreme Court decisions because federal courts have consistently ruled that such weapons aren't commonly used for self-defense, but rather for crimes
Armstrong Teasdale Renews Commitment to Mansfield Certification for 2024-2025
Armstrong Teasdale is proud to announce that it has renewed its commitment to seek Mansfield Certification for the 2024-2025 cohort.
Elections hearing officer: New IL ballot access law shouldn't apply to GOP candidate who filed before law was signed
Illinois candidates and voters still await an Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of a ballot access law, which GOPers say was designed to block them from the Nov. ballot. That decision shouldn't matter for at least one GOP candidate who filed the day before Pritzker signed the law, a hearing officer said
Justice Mary K. O’brien Announces Formation of Judicial Screening Committee To Fill Eighteenth Circuit Vacancy (Subcircuit 4)
Justice Mary K. O’Brien of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.
Parent of autistic twins settles abuse suit against Flora school board; 'Bullying happened every day'
EAST ST. LOUIS - Flora’s school board and local parent James Pennington settled a claim that his twin sons suffered years of abuse that teachers and principals failed to stop.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Prison Sentence in Case Against Suburban Cook County Man for Role in Fentanyl Overdose Death
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a suburban Cook County man was sentenced to prison for his role in the drug-induced homicide of a Carol Stream man who died after overdosing on fentanyl and heroin.
Chester Mental Health disability accommodation case settles four days ahead of trial
EAST ST. LOUIS - Chester Mental Health Hospital admission and discharge coordinator Angela Kongeal and the state human services department settled a suit over accommodation of disabilities four days before trial would have begun.
Attorney General Raoul Charges Kane County Man for Allegedly Lying on Foid Card Application
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that his office charged a Kane County man with forgery and falsifying information on a Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card application submitted to the Illinois State Police (ISP).
Exotic dancer pursuing wage class action says Miss Kitty's has destroyed evidence
EAST ST. LOUIS - Former Miss Kitty’s exotic dancer Isis Jones claims Belleville lawyer Mark Peebles should have produced complete records for at least 100 performers but produced only eight identification cards with phone numbers for five.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Justice Eugene Doherty To Fourth District Appellate Court
Justice Lisa Holder White and the Supreme Court of Illinois have announced that Justice Eugene G. Doherty has been appointed as an Appellate Court Justice in the Fourth District.
Wrongful tree cutting suit settles in U.S. District Court
BENTON - Nathan Marlen of Freeburg and Doug Blankenship of Greenville settled a claim that they trespassed on property of Missouri resident Joseph Lucas, changed his drainage, and cut down his trees.
Attorney General Raoul’s State Fair Tent Highlights Public Safety, Protecting Young People From Online Threats
Attorney General Kwame Raoul encouraged Illinois families to visit his office’s tent at the 2024 Illinois State Fair.
Sierra Club's suit against coal burner Prairie State Generating can proceed, judge rules
BENTON - Sierra Club can pursue a claim that Prairie State Generating’s coal burning plant near Marissa must shut down, U.S. Magistrate Judge Reona Daly ruled on Aug. 9.
Armstrong Teasdale Named to Bloomberg Law’s 4th Annual DEI Framework
Am Law 200 firm among 57 U.S.-based firms recognized for strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
St. Clair County claims immunity in tax sale case alleging 'theft'
EAST ST. LOUIS - St. Clair County treasurer Andrew Lopinot asserts immunity against a claim that the county commits theft when it issues deeds to investors who pay delinquent taxes.
Appellate court reverses ICC's windmill power line approval for Grain Belt Express
MOUNT VERNON - Illinois commerce commissioners approved 207 miles of windmill power line for Grain Belt Express with no plan beyond a promise of high demand and a hint of bailout, according to an Aug. 8 decision of Fifth District appellate judges.
Hands Up...Don't Think!
Of all the lies surrounding the death of Michael Brown ¬- he was a gentle Giant from the loving, supportive family, the ‘college’ bound young man, the hysteria that race played any role in the shooting ¬- by far the worst is the myth of "Hands up, Don’t Shoot."