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Companies accused of negligence after lung cancer death
BELLEVILLE — An estate special administrator is suing American Optical Corp., Ameron International Corp., Armstring Pumps, Inc., Atlantic Richfield Company, Aurora pump Company, BASF Catalyst LLC and...
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Supreme Court hands down discipline to two area attorneys
The Illinois Supreme Court on May 18 imposed sanctions on two area attorneys for misconduct that included concealing the death of a clent and selling marijuana. Anthony Patrick Gilbreth of Crowder and...
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Economic conditions and other causes have led to 'huge domestic migration,'...
CHICAGO – Population in the majority of Illinois' large cities is dramatically declining, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau data, a trend the vice president of a conservative think tank...
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Illinois has become a national punch line.
Chief Executive Magazine just came out with a report ranking Illinois the third worst state in the nation for business. One CEO remarked, “Illinois continues to tax heavily and politicians continue to...
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High court agrees to hear Union Pacific's 'sole cause' defense appeal; Fifth...
The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of Union Pacific Railroad which seeks relief from an appellate court ruling that reversed a jury verdict in its favor. The case involves...
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EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurer is suing John Beck, Joyce Beck, Stephen Beck and Lisa Beck, New York residents, seeking to deny a request for $100,000 in underinsured motorist coverage.Auto-Owners...
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Widow claims asbestos exposure led to death
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing Ameron International Corp., Armstrong International, Inc., Aurora Pump Co. and multiple other companies, alleging negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation and other counts...
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Medical facility accused of safety shortcoming
EDWARDSVILLE — An estate executor is suing Alton Memorial Hospital, d/b/a Eunice Smith Home, a medical facility, citing negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent...
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Bicyclist says sidewalk defect led to injuries
Illinois resident accuses The Village of Glen Carbon of negligenceMadison County — An individual is suing The Village of Glen Carbon, a local government, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken...
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Motorist says negligence led to collision that caused injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver, claiming that negligence led to a collision that caused injuries.Tannaben B. Patel filed a complaint on May 20 in Madison County Circuit Court against...
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Ford's personal jurisdiction appeal in Madison County asbestos case will go...
The Fifth District Appellate Court has been ordered to hear Ford Motor Co.'s appeal on whether Madison County has personal jurisdiction over the Michigan-based auto maker in an asbestos case brought by...
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First Clover Leaf stockholders claim $90 million deal is inadequate; Class...
Stockholders of Edwardsville-based First Clover Leaf Bank have filed a proposed class action against the company's board of directors over their recent decision to be acquired by Mattoon-based First...
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Man says doctor missed fracture dislocation
PINCKNEYVILLE — A man is suing a doctor for allegedly failing to diagnose a fracture dislocation of his ankle, claiming negligence.Lawrence H. Szczepanski Jr. filed a complaint on May 17 in Perry...
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Pit bull owners accused of negligence
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing four people, alleging negligence in connection with a dog attack.James K. Johnson filed a complaint on May 23 in Madison County Circuit Court against Brian Sawyer, Kathy...
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Woman blame motorist for high-speed crash
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a motorist for allegedly slamming into her vehicle while making an illegal turn, citing negligence.Monica Dawson filed a complaint on May 5 in St. Clair County Circuit...
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Woman says motorist ran red light
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a driver, alleging negligence and reckless conduct and claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.Kim Watson filed a complaint on May 11 in St....
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The most unbalanced budget in state history
To the Editor: The budget that passed in the Illinois House Wednesday is just the latest in Springfield’s long history of playing politics with our lives and livelihoods. Illinois families are hurting....
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Illinois tax payers cannot afford state public sector pay, Illinois Policy...
CHICAGO – Illinois state government employees are the highest paid in the nation - after factoring cost-of-living adjustments between states - and tax payers just can't afford that, the vice president...
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Watchdog says GOP lawmakers will call for Mautino's resignation
Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is currently facing a federal investigation after questions arose over his campaign spending during his 24-year tenure as a Democratic member of the Illinois...
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Legislators need to recognize strong public support and move on property tax...
SPRINGFIELD – A bill to freeze property taxes likely won't pass in the waning days of this legislative session, but a reform advocate believes that eventually some measure will pass. "I think one can...
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