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St. Clair County pedestrian alleges motorist ran him over
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County man is suing a motorist, alleging negligence in running over the plaintiff and causing injuries. Barry Weltzer filed a lawsuit Aug. 2 in St. Clair County Circuit Court...
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Underground cable owner alleges excavation company cut service
BELLEVILLE — An underground cable owner is suing an excavating company, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the cutting of the plaintiff's cable wire. Ameren Illinois Company filed a lawsuit...
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Loan provider accuses St. Clair County students of default
BELLEVILLE — A student loan provider is suing two St. Clair County residents, alleging the defendants owe more than $59,000. The Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri filed a lawsuit...
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Insurance provider accuses disabled employee of fraud
BELLEVILLE — A workers compensation insurance provider is suing a disabled employee, alleging misrepresentation and concealment of material facts.Commerce and Industry Insurance Company Inc. filed a...
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Motorist blames St. Clair County driver for causing crash
BELLEVILLE — An O'Fallon man is suing a St. Clair County motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff. Bert Erick Hodges filed a lawsuit Aug. 4 in St. Clair...
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Rally set Friday in support of Lavite's return to office
A rally is set in support of Madison County's Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent Brad Lavite on the plaza of the Madison County administration building at 10 a.m. on Friday. Lavite has been...
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Illinois Supreme Court strikes down Independent Map Amendment
A muzzle has been placed on the people of Illinois. That’s according to dissenting Illinois Supreme Court Justice Robert Thomas in the court’s decision striking down the Independent Map Amendment. In a...
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Busch Stadium concession 'volunteer' plans to appeal arbitration order in...
ST. LOUIS – Matthew Leonard, loser of a suit demanding wages for groups that raise money by toiling at Busch Stadium concession stands, plans to appeal. He filed an appeal notice at U.S. district...
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Motorist alleges O'Fallon driver's negligence caused crash
BELLEVILLE — A St, Clair County woman is suing an O'Fallon motorist, alleging his negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiff. Stephany Buckley filed a lawsuit Aug. 10 in St. Clair...
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Resident accuses long term care facility of negligence
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois woman is suing a Belleville convalescent center, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff suffering a broken hip.Rose M. Porter filed a lawsuit Aug. 4 in St. Clair County...
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Customer blames Bond Drug for injuries at Cahokia store
BELLEVILLE — An East Carondolet woman is suing Bond Drug and Walgreen, alleging their negligence cause her to fall at a store and suffer injuries.Jennifer Goss filed a lawsuit Aug. 5 in St. Clair...
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Three Millstadt residents allege dog owner failed to prevent attack
BELLEVILLE — Three Millstadt residents are suing two neighbors, alleging the defendants failed to stop their dog from attacking the plaintiffs. John Cox Jr., Tanya Latta and Skylar Latta filed a...
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Supporters of Independent Map Amendment blast decision
Supporters of the Independent Map Amendment are blasting Thursday's Supreme Court ruling which keeps the design of legislative maps in the hands of politicians. The 4-3 party-line decision derails a...
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Rally held in support of Lavite; Veterans demand he be allowed back in...
“Veteran’s Lives Matter!” That is the chant a group of about 30 people were yelling at a rally on Friday in support of Madison County’s Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent Brad Lavite. The...
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Former state’s attorney hired at IDOT; Boyd had bogus charges against sheriff...
SPRINGFIELD – Former Pike County state’s attorney Carrie Boyd, who brought a bogus felony charge against a sheriff who investigated former St. Clair County judge Michael Cook, has found a job at the...
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Jailed man sues Belleville attorney alleging legal fees were taken during a...
BENTON – Belleville lawyer Charles Stegmeyer took a fee while his license was suspended, a former client pleads from Pinckneyville jail. Demetrious Moore sued Stegmeyer and lawyer Marianne Hannigan...
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Government needs to stop picking energy winners and losers
To the Editor: Illinois corn farmers and ethanol producers have benefitted from the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which has effectively created a sustainable and independent market for conventional...
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Madigan's map
In a 4-3 ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court erased from November ballots a referendum on legislative mapmaking, and handed a major victory to Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan Aug. 25. In its ruling,...
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St. Jacob property owner alleges storm water runoff caused damages
EDWARDSVILLE — A St. Jacob property owner is suing Madison County and a property seller, alleging they negligently constructed a sewer management system.Jamie Betzinger filed a lawsuit Aug. 22 in...
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Woman sues over Granite City collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing two motorists, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.Tonya M. Racelis filed a lawsuit Aug. 19 in Madison County Circuit Court...
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