When did Planned Parenthood's use of feticide become acceptable?
To the Editor: Abortion produces strong feelings and opinions as to how to address it. It strikes close to the heart of many local readers as well. Since July 14, when the first in a series of...
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Illinois Senate's support of AFSCME arbitration bill cost unions $5.8 million
It’s no secret that government-worker unions are among the heavy-hitters in Illinois politics. Since 2002, the state’s five largest government-worker unions – the American Federation of State, County...
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Associate judge candidate is Army JAG and combat veteran
One of the 11 candidates being considered for five vacancies at the Third Judicial Circuit is uniquely qualified to serve as judge. But some of the qualities that make Sarah D. Smith, 39, stand out...
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Law firms need business development help
The practice of law in the service of the people is an honorable profession that comes with a great deal of responsibility. It is a noble calling that requires unique talents and a love of the law. A...
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State officials settle coal mine subsidence insurance class action
State officials who insure properties at risk of subsiding into coal mines settled a class action over premiums after Darrell Cates, spouse of appellate judge Judy Cates, withdrew as lead plaintiff....
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Plaintiffs alleging property tax bid rigging conspiracy in St. Clair County...
St. Clair County officials refuse to show surety bonds of treasurer Charles Suarez to a lawyer investigating his auctions of delinquent property taxes, according to a suit in circuit court. Aaron...
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Proposed class action against Busch and Jones Dome concession stand operators...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Against their wishes, lawyers who accuse concession stand operators at Busch Stadium and Edward Jones Dome of exploiting volunteers must pursue their suit in St. Louis. On Aug....
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Man sues over accident-related injuries
A Madison County man is suing another driver over alleged injuries he sustained in an accident. Plaintiff Ken Owens filed a lawsuit on July 27 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Lindsay...
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Madison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 2
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket: Wednesday, September 2 9 a.m. WOLKE BERNARD V. AERCO INTERNATIONAL INC 14-L-001441, ASBESTOS J 327 FRICK JULIANNE INDIVIDUALLY V. AW CHESTERTON COMPANY...
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Madison County asbestos jury docket Sept. 4
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: September 4, 2015 9 a.m. WILLIAMS CLINTON JR. V. AH BENNETT COMPANY 13-L-000738, ASBESTOS J 327 MOFFITT CYNTHIA INDIVIDUALLY V. AH BENNETT COMPANY 13-L-001135,...
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Madison County civil docket Sept. 1-4
Madison County Civil Docket: Tuesday, September 1 1:30 p.m. TEDFORD JOY V. FGM ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS INC 14-L-000477, MUDGE 302 Wednesday, September 2 9 a.m. COURTION COLLETTE INDIVIDUALLY V. 3M AKA...
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Madison County foreclosures Aug. 17-21
Madison County Foreclosures: August 17, 2015 Wells Fargo Bank v. Harry A. Woods Jr. and Donneetia M. Woods, $45,570.87, 106 E Maple St., Hartford. 15-CH-471 August 18, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank v. James...
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St. Clair County foreclosures Aug. 13-18
St. Clair County Foreclosures: August 13, 2015 Wells Fargo v. Kate Hart and Jason Schroeder, $112,485.82, 228 Sheffield, Belleville. 15-CH-562 August 14, 2015 Wells Fargo Bank v. Roger W. O. Hayes and...
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St. Clair County real estate Aug. 10-14
St. Clair Real Estate: August 10, 2015 Belleville •$37,500- 993 Olde Lantern Ln. - Chris and Stephanie Short to Michael Hauser •$185,000- 3060 Harvest Meadow Dr. - McBride and Son Residential to Travis...
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Madison County real estate Aug. 10-12
Madison County Real Estate: August 10, 2015 Alton •$50,554- 724 Linden St. - Intercounty Judicial Sales to Secretary of HUD Bethalto •$137,000- 41 Parkside Dr. - Jackie D. Yarborough to Lillian...
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Gold’s Gym removed slip and fall case to federal court
An O’Fallon Gold’s Gym removed a customer’s slip and fall lawsuit to federal court after it denied liability in the matter. Patricia Harter filed her lawsuit on June 10 against Gold’s Gym International...
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East St. Louis ordered to file supplemental brief supporting tort immunity...
St. Clair County Associate Judge Randall Kelley ordered The City of East St. Louis to file a supplemental brief to determine if the Tort Immunity Act applies to a former police officer’s lawsuit...
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Madison County man ordered to pay debts of more than $119,000
A Madison County man has been ordered to pay debts of $119,017.78 to a restaurant financing company based in Tacoma, Washington-based .David Blasingim of Alton, a restaurateur operating under JB...
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Judge Rudolf granted Caseyville bowling alley’s motion to compel in slip and...
St. Clair County Associate Judge Heinz Rudolf granted a Caseyville bowling alley’s motion to compel in a bowler’s lawsuit alleging he was injured after falling on sprayed wax on the lane. Johnny Henson...
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Judge Gleeson denied pharmacy’s motion to dismiss lawsuit alleging wrong...
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson denied a pharmacy and pharmacist’s motion to dismiss a woman’s lawsuit alleging she suffered injuries when she was given the wrong prescription. Patricia...
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