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New domestic violence court aims to reduce offense and help victims
Madison County's new Domestic Violence Accountability Court will open on June 1 — the second such program in the state. “Domestic violence is a major problem not only here but everywhere in the...
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Woman says hip replacement was faulty
EAST ST. LOUIS — An woman is suing Zimmer Biomet, formerly known as Biomet, Inc. a Delaware-headquartered medical-device maker, citing alleged design defect and negligence.Elizabeth Crumbacher filed a...
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Estate administrator accuses jail officials of wrongful death
EAST ST. LOUIS — An estate administrator is suing jail officials, citing alleged failure to protect, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, violation of civil rights and wrongful death.Dwayne...
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Motorist cites negligence in collision with truck
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man is suing Kris Cairns and Bad Boy Trucking LLC, truck driver and employer, citing negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.Dennis Wutrick...
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Woman says other driver responsible in collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing David King and Acceptance Auto Insurance, citing alleged negligence.Marsha Cooperider filed a complaint on May 23 in Madison County Circuit Court against the defendants...
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Couple sue over actions of authorities
EDWARDSVILLE — A couple are suing police Sgt. David Davis and The Village of South Roxana, citing alleged abuse, excessive force and other counts.Kayla Whitford and Mark Carter filed a complaint on May...
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Woman claims age discrimination by former employer
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing William M. Bedell Achievement and Resource Center and Rosejean Carter, former employers, citing alleged age discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, and...
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Motorist sues trucking company and its owner/driver
BELLEVILLE — A motorist is suing Abraham A. Wiser and Wiser Trucking Inc., a trucking company and its owner/driver, alleging negligence and claiming that insufficient measures were taken to prevent...
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Former deputy sues sheriff, county over alleged retaliation
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former deputy is suing Randolph County, Illinois and the county's sheriff, Shannon Wolff, citing alleged retaliation and violation of civil rights.Kenneth M. Kempfer Jr. filed a...
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Suit says intoxicated bar patron injured plaintiff
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing Dave & Judy's Inc., doing business as Dave & Judy's B&R, and Greg Kuehnel, bar patron, claiming negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken...
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Woman says other motorist at fault in collision
EDWARDSVILLE — One woman is suing another over a claim of negligence in a rear-end collision.Cassie Raimundi filed a complaint on May 23 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Mary Simpson,...
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Madison County should reduce property tax levy
To the Editor: Most think their property taxes are too high. Perhaps you are aware the Madison County Board voted the last four years to shuffle between $3.2 and 4.2 million of excess taxes from the...
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Charlie Meier: Passage of proposed redistricting reform on November ballot...
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is hopeful that gerrymandered legislative districts will be a thing of the past in Illinois. "Everyone's vote should count," Meier said in a phone...
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AFSCME analysis FAQ: Illinois state workers highest paid in the nation
Illinois’ biggest government-worker union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, is currently engaged in contract negotiations with the state in an attempt to boost its...
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Fifth District reverses finding for defendant in 44-year-old child murder...
MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Haida improperly dismissed a murder indictment in the death of a year old child in 1972, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on May 19. They...
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Madison County foreclosures May 23-25
MAY 23, 2016 STATE BANK OF ST. JACOB V. KYLE L. AND REBEKAH J. NORRIS, $110,955.46, 3204 STATE ROUTE 160, HIGHLAND. 16-CH-323 DELMAR FINANCIAL CO. V. JERRY L. WISER, $18,386.79, 6 QUEENSBURY CT.,...
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St. Clair County foreclosures May 6-27
MAY 6, 2016 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE V. HEIRS OF DAVID A. LONG, $28,004.20, 539 MASCOUTAH AVE., BELLEVILLE. 16-CH-354 MAY 10, 2016 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE V. JOSHUA A. AND HEATHER BUEHLHORN, $87,654.97, 725...
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St. Clair County real estate May 13-19
May 13, 2016 BELLEVILLE $64,500- 205 PORTLAND AVE. - DONALD J. DAHLMANN TO ANITA BENZ $158,000- 1027 OLIVE ST. - BONNIE JO LAURION TO BEVERLY K. HARVEY $105,000- 13 HIGHWOOD PL. - CYNTHIA R. STASON TO...
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Madison County asbestos jury docket June 6
Monday, June 6 9 a.m. ODOM SANDRA V. AMERICAN OPTICAL CORP 15-L-000952, ASBESTOS JU 327 SATTERFIELD HIRAM V. ABB INC SUCC TO ITE ELECTRICAL 15-L-000509, ASBESTOS JU 327 RECORE LLOYD J SR V. ABB INC...
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Monday, June 6 9 a.m. COUSINS WILLIAM V. ABB INC SUCC TO ITE ELECTRICAL 14-L-001450, ASBESTOS J 327 ODOM SANDRA V. AMERICAN OPTICAL CORP 15-L-000952, ASBESTOS J 327 RECORE LLOYD J SR V. ABB INC SUCC TO...
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