Former employee files class action against rehab facility for wrongful...
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing an area rehabilitation facility owner, alleging violation of workers compensation acts, retaliation and wrongful termination.Julie Landis filed a class...
View ArticleMan alleges injuries following slip and fall on ice
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing Phillips 66, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff to fall on ice and suffer injuries. Kendall Willis filed a lawsuit Sept. 13 in Madison...
View ArticleElderly Granite City man seeks to recover alleged stolen property
EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City man in his 60s is suing a woman who lived with him for 15 years, alleging financial exploitation of an elderly person.Peter Jateff filed a lawsuit Sept. 20 in Madison...
View ArticleConductor sues St. Louis rail carrier for injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man is suing a railroad carrier, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries. Bradley Herzberg filed a lawsuit Sept. 13 in Madison County...
View ArticleGuest alleges injuries from playground at wedding reception
EDWARDSVILLE — An East Alton woman is suing owners of the Prairietown Fireman's Hall in Worden, alleging a minor boy was injured while playing on a playground at a wedding reception. Thaydee Cooper, a...
View ArticleState rep candidate who fought teacher's union to keep service dog Jasper in...
MILAN – Brandi McGuire, who proved that a Labrador retriever belonged in school, aims to prove that she belongs in the Illinois Legislature.She holds a spot on the Nov. 8 ballot for State...
View ArticleHawley leads in hot fundraising contest between candidates for Missouri...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Fund-raising for Missouri Attorney General candidates is ramping up with a three to one advantage for the Republican looking to occupy the seat held for two terms by a Democrat....
View ArticleDocumentary on House Speaker Michael J. Madigan out this month
CHICAGO – A documentary detailing the life of Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan is scheduled for release this month. A trailer for the documentary has been released by the Illinois Policy...
View Article3M Company, others accused of misrepresenting dental products
EDWARDSVILLE — A dentist is suing makers and distributors of dental restorative and cement products, citing alleged breach of express and implied warranties. Ricard Boatman, Jr. DMD PC, d/b/a Troy...
View ArticleElection Day voter registration blocked for November balloting in Illinois
CHICAGO – Election Day voter registration this November has been blocked in Illinois by a federal judge.Judge Samuel Der-Yeghiayan of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois made...
View ArticleThiems Construction accused of failing paying subcontractor
EDWARDSVILLE — The Illinois Department of Transportation claims Thiems Construction Co. and its insurer for allegedly failing to pay for work performed pursuant to a subcontract agreement. The State of...
View ArticleIllinois Supreme Court names new communications director
SPRINGFIELD — Christopher Bonjean will join the Illinois Supreme Court as director of the office of communications and public information. There, he will be responsible for reorganized the division...
View ArticleRay Coleman: Accepted at White House but not in East St. Louis?
To the Editor: It’s been said, “If you can make it at home, you can make it anywhere.” I have been testing that theory for the 33 years since coming home from Quincy (College) University in 1983 with a...
View ArticleMadison County real estate Sept. 16-22
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 ALTON $8,000- 2616 POWHATTAN ST. - WELLS FARGO TO JOSHUA J. MARSHALL $269,000- 1501 LIBERTY ST. - JEFFREY AND BRENDA MILLER TO THOMAS AND EVA HAINE $109,900- 3 HOLLY HILL DR. - SETH...
View ArticleSt. Clair County real estate Sept. 14-19
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 BELLEVILLE $30,000- 1317 WEST BLVD. - FLORENCE C. STITZEL TO KODY A. TURNER $29,000- 1746 STEVENS ST. - FEDERAL NATIONAL HOME LOAN TO RBS CAPITAL $8,400- 5 CHARLOTTE CT. - GEORGE J....
View ArticleMadison County asbestos motion docket Oct. 11-12
Tuesday, October 11 9:00 AM MILLER RONALD L V. ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC 15-L-000577, ASBESTOS J 327 MANCIL DONNA MAE TERRY INDIVID V. ABITIBI CONSOLIDATED FKA DONOH 15-L-000280, ASBESTOS J 327...
View ArticleIllinois entrepreneurs deserve the right to earn a living
Starting a small business in Illinois is more akin to running a marathon than a sprint. And the regulatory marathon Illinois entrepreneurs face is often full of roadblocks and hurdles. Life can be...
View ArticleMadison County asbestos jury docket Oct. 11
Tuesday, October 11 9:00 AM MANCIL DONNA MAE TERRY INDIVID V. ABITIBI CONSOLIDATED FKA DONOH 15-L-000280, ASBESTOS JU 327 LUNDOCK MARY V. AIR AND LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPOR 15-L-000808, ASBESTOS JU...
View ArticleMotorist accuses another driver of causing crash, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging the defendant's negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.Christopher M. Sexton filed lawsuit Sept. 20 in Madison County Circuit...
View ArticleStudent living facility accuses buyer of fraud
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville student living facility is suing a buyer, alleging fraud and unfair competition.Enclave West LLC filed a lawsuit Sept. 21 in Madison County Circuit Court against SL...
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