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Judge Crowder hears arguments on motion to dismiss security guard’s...
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder heard arguments on Shop ‘N Save’s motion to dismiss a former security guard’s lawsuit alleging he was terminated for disclosing information regarding an...
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Sen. McCarter: Southern, central Illinois will vote for Trump
LEBANON – Illinois Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) said while he's unsure whether presidential candidate Donald Trump will win the state overall, he’s confident Trump will win southern and central...
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Republican election judge, 88, accused of voter fraud
ALTON – A Madison County Republican election judge is facing felony charges of voter fraud after she allegedly mailed in a ballot belonging to her dead husband. Audrey R. Cook, 88, of Alton is accused...
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Jury trial scheduled in ship worker’s personal injury suit
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge filed a discovery schedule in a lawsuit alleging a crew member was injured while working aboard a Mississippi River ship operator. According to the Oct. 26...
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Godfrey attorney alleges legal malpractice suit is time barred
Attorney Tammy Julian of Farrell Hamilton & Julian in Godfrey filed a reply in support of her motion to dismiss a legal malpractice suit alleging she negligently prepared a trust, which resulted in...
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Fortune names Goldberg Segalla as one of the Country’s 100 Best Workplaces
New York-based law firm Goldberg Segalla, which also established an office in St. Louis, was named one of the 100 best workplaces in the United States this year by Fortune magazine.The law firm was...
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Judge Weber raises nearly $500K in Fifth District Appellate Court campaign;...
Democratic Fifth District Appellate Court candidate Jo Beth Weber received more than $100,000 in campaign contributions just one day before Election Day.Most of the contributions came from asbestos...
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Circuit Judges Mudge, Matoesian retained in Madison County
Madison County Circuit Judges Andreas Matoesian and William Mudge were retained on Tuesday in the General Election. Matoesian, 79, is the longest-serving judge in the state in his 51st year on the...
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Prenzler wins Madison County chairmanship
In a squeaker of a race, Republican Kurt Prenzler beat Democrat Alan Dunstan for chairmanship of Madison County government. Prenzler's margin of victory was 506 votes, or 50.2 percent to incumbent...
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Circuit Judges Mudge, Matoesian retained in Madison County; Judges withstand...
Madison County Circuit Judges Andreas Matoesian and William Mudge were easily retained on Tuesday.Matoesian, 79, is the longest-serving judge in the state in his 51st year on the bench. He earned 69...
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Barberis and Moore appear headed to victory in Fifth District Appellate Court...
With 87 percent of precincts reporting in the Fifth Judicial District, Republican appellate court candidates John Barberis and James "Randy" Moore appear to have won their races. Barberis, circuit...
View ArticleDuebbert tops chief Judge Baricevic in Twentieth Judicial Circuit race
Republican Ron Duebbert has been elected circuit judge in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, defeating Democrat incumbent, Chief Judge John Baricevic."The voters of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit have...
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Barberis, Moore win Fifth District Appellate Court elections despite Fair...
Despite efforts to derail the Republican Fifth District Appellate Court candidates’ campaigns with lawyer-funded attack ads, the Republican candidates were elected to the bench by roughly 10 percent...
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Prenzler says that new administration will focus on 'better ethics' and tax cuts
Madison County Board Chairman-elect Kurt Prenzler attributes his win Tuesday to running a "very positive" campaign and connecting with voters on a property tax cut referendum - which they...
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ICJL: Voters expect independence in their judges, as seen in rejection of...
Candidates who benefited from trial lawyer funding in Fifth District Appellate Court races "forfeited their ability to win," according to Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) President John Pastuovic....
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Illinois joins campaign seeking to reform court bail systems for lower-level...
As the second state to join a national campaign seeking reform to courts' bail systems, Illinois will begin to examine its pretrial justice system and the handling of low- and moderate-risk individuals...
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Recent expansion latest in firm's growth, HeplerBroom spokeswoman says
Edwardsville-based HeplerBroom has recently expanded operations in its Chicago-area offices. "The firm looks to grow strategically," HeplerBroom marketing liaison Dawn Hennig said in a Record email...
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American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers for patients needing treatment
To the Editor: Right now one of the biggest barriers to cancer care is transportation. As a healthcare professional working at the Cancer Treatment Center in Swansea, I have seen cancer patients’...
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Former KFC employee claims defamation by co-workers and wrongful discharge
BELLEVILLE — A former shift supervisor at a Collinsville KFC restaurant is suing restaurant owner Hohman Enterprises Inc. and former co-workers Mildred Hasty and Kayla Brown, alleging defamation and...
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Sears Auto Center accused of firing man based on false claim
BELLEVILLE — A mechanic is suing Christopher R. Boone and Sears Holding Co. d/b/a Sears Auto Center, employer and co-employer, alleging wrongful termination in connection with an attempt to scapegoat...
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