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St. Clair County real estate Aug. 29 -31
AUGUST 29, 2016 BELLEVILLE $87,000- 1403 LEBANON AVE. - MARK ONSTOTT TO ALAINA ALLEN $268,000- 3243 ROAN HILL DR. - ROBERT L. AND LYNN A. ECKERT TO AARON AND CHELSEA CAMPBELL $107,000- 415 COOLIDGE DR....
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LeChien's economic interest statement shows online account for horse race...
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien kept an online account for betting on horse races around the world as of May 18, according to his statement of economic interest at the Illinois Supreme...
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Deep pockets of Metro-East trial bar not yet showing prominence in Fifth...
Funding for campaigns of Fifth District Appellate Court candidates has been modest to date, with the deep pockets of Metro-East's trial bar so far on the sidelines. Records at the Illinois State Board...
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College Illinois! appears headed for a future bailout; Sales lagging for new...
Many families concerned with the unpredictability of future tuition rates in Illinois have turned to pre-paid tuition programs, hoping for some kind of guarantee they will be able to afford their...
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Streator man says Mautino probes began with his decision to speak out
Despite a federal criminal investigation and state lawmakers continually calling on Illinois's embattled Auditor General Frank Mautino to answer questions about prior campaign expenditures, the only...
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Alton motorist alleges Bunker Hill City caused car crash
EDWARDSVILLE — An Alton motorist is suing a Bunker Hill woman, alleging her negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff. Lloyd Reed filed a complaint on Sept. 7, in the Madison County Circuit...
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Granite City property owner alleges insurer is delaying claims settlement
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City property owner is suing an insurance company, alleging delays in a claims settlement.Alwayz Kare Inc. filed a lawsuit Sept. 6 in Madison County Circuit Court against...
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Parents allege Century Financial, agents have not fully paid claims
EDWARDSVILLE — Two Illinois parents are suing Century Financial and two insurance agents, alleging breach of contract.Ryan O'Neal of Carmi and Jean Ann Kelly of Wayne County filed a lawsuit Sept. 7 in...
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Mother, son allege motorist's negligence caused crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother and son are suing a Madison County motorist, alleging the defendant's negligence caused injuries to the plaintiffs. Elizabeth Henry and Jacob Koch, a minor, filed a lawsuit...
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Office staffer accuses auto body business of pregnancy discrimination
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois woman is suing a Madison County auto body business, alleging pregnancy discrimination.Ashley Klaus filed a lawsuit Sept. 7 in Madison County Circuit Court against Cross Auto...
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Boilermaker blames Phillips 66 for illness, infection
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing Phillips 66, alleging an unsafe work environment led him to suffering illness and infection.James Mason filed a lawsuit Sept. 2 in Madison County Circuit...
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Customer blames gas station, grocery store for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a Granite City gas station and grocery store, alleging its negligence caused him to fall and suffer injuries. Mike Garcia filed a lawsuit Sept. 2 in Madison...
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Former Hartford refinery owner to pay $10 million for cleanup
The former owner of a Madison County oil refinery will pay $10 million to help the cleanup of the Hartford facility it vacated in 1988.Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced the settlement...
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Campaign finance ruling to be appealed
CHICAGO -- A recent U.S. District Court ruling that denied a challenge to state limits on campaign contributions is being appealed.Liberty Justice Center and its political action committee are joined...
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Plaintiffs in bid rigging class action react positively to Fifth District...
An attorney representing distressed property owners in a proposed bid rigging class action reacted positively to last week's ruling that allows the case to proceed. “From the plaintiff’s side, we were...
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Flint Law adds lawyers to expand asbestos practice
Flint Law Firm LLC recently announced the addition of two asbestos litigators and a new associate, stating the additions signal “new growth in all areas of the firm.”The two new partners are Troyce...
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Father, daughter blame pet owners for dog bites, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Collinsville father and daughter are suing a Troy couple, alleging the defendants failed to control their dog who bit and injured the daughter. Randy Woodruff, individually and as...
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Mesothelioma research not a top priority for local fund-raising
To the Editor:Since September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month, the headline in the August 17, 2016 Advantage News, “Oktoberfest to raise funds for Mesothelioma research” to occur on September 17,...
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Asbestos lawyers factor big as Dunstan contributors, minus Simmons
EDWARDSVILLE – Lawyers have given Madison County board chairman Alan Dunstan at least $78,396 for his current campaign, election records show. Six asbestos firms in four states gave him $14,296 in...
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Karmeier elected next chief justice of Illinois Supreme Court
SPRINGFIELD – Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will be the next chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court. He was unanimously elected to the office by his fellow justices and will serve a three-year term...
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