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SIUE instructor running for House seat in 112th District
Katie Stuart, a mathematics instructor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), officially announced her candidacy for the Illinois House of Representatives’ 112th District on Thursday at...
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House Dems again pass arbitration bill, but remain short of veto override votes
SPRINGFIELD — House Democrats on Tuesday again passed a bill that could send the stalled contract talks between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the state’s biggest employee unions to a panel of arbitrators....
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Judges: Nothing in Constitution suggests retention is exclusive path to stay...
St. Clair County judges believe that nothing in the Illinois Constitution, the constitutional convention record, the state Election Code or any legal precedent has ever suggested that retention is the...
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Motorist blames another driver for Caseyville vehicle crash
BELLEVILLE – A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence over injuries he says he suffered in a Caseyville automobile accident. Alvin Seger filed the lawsuit Feb. 2 in St. Clair County...
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Title company alleges Pramichi Hotel has not made payments
EDWARDSVILLE – A Chicago real estate title insurance company is suing a St. Clair County business, alleging lack of payment in a real estate reimbursement. Chicago Title Insurance Company filed the...
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Missouri company alleges Volger Law Firm owes money
EDWARDSVILLE – A Missouri company and its owner are suing a lawyer, alleging the defendant collected a debt on the plaintiff's behalf but retained the money. MTC 1 Inc. and Jeffrey Bauza filed the...
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Mother blames Aspen Waste after garbage truck strikes her son
BELLEVILLE – The mother of a 5-year-old boy is suing a waste disposal business, alleging negligence over injuries shes says the boy suffered when he was hit by a garbage truck while riding his bicycle....
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Car passenger blames another driver for rear-end collision, injuries
BELLEVILLE – A woman who was a passenger in a motor vehicle is suing an O'Fallon motorist, alleging negligence over injuries she says she received when the defendant struck that vehicle. Beulah F....
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ITLA: Rauner’s budget again takes aim at injured workers
To the Editor: Across Illinois, seniors, individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable citizens are going without vital services because Gov. Rauner is holding the budget hostage until he succeeds...
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Illinois Retail Merchants Association applauds Rauner's assessment
To the Editor: The Illinois Retail Merchants Association applauds Governor Rauner's evaluation of the current status of Illinois' fiscal and economic situation and the challenges we all face. No one...
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IHA: Budget stalemate jeopardizing access to healthcare
To the Editor: Illinois’ hospitals and health systems are dedicated to providing quality healthcare in every community. Hospitals and health systems across the state are leading healthcare...
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Illinois man blames Town & County Gun Club for leg amputation
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois man is suing a Maryville gun club, alleging negligence after his leg was amputated as a result of an accident at the defendant's location. John Anderson filed the lawsuit...
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Rauner to lawmakers: Make a choice; Democratic leaders say little has changed
SPRINGFIELD — Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner used his annual budget address Wednesday to put two choices before legislative Democrats who control both houses of the state legislature: The General...
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Madison County asbestos case settles three days into trial
After three days of trial testimony, a Madison County asbestos case settled shortly after 9 a.m. today. Plaintiff William Hollingsworth, a Michigan mechanic, sued dozens of corporations in 2012,...
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Apartment complex visitor blames V&G Partnership for fall on ice
EDWARDSVILLE – A visitor to a Godfrey apartment complex is suing the owners, alleging negligence over a slip and fall on ice that she says resulted in injuries. Brittney Turner filed the lawsuit Feb....
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Illinois motorist alleges driver's negligence caused head-on collision
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois woman is suing a Litchfield motorist, alleging negligence over injuries incurred in an automobile accident. Jennifer Knopik filed the lawsuit Feb. 8 in Madison County Circuit...
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Client accuses State Farm of not acknowledging damage to home
BELLEVILLE – A Belleville homeowner is suing State Farm, alleging it has refused to acknowledge damage to her home. Jackie Treesh filed the suit Feb. 5 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against State...
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Motorist blames another driver for accident, injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence over injuries to himself and damages to his car in a collision. Andy C. Thomas filed the lawsuit Feb. 8 in Madison County Circuit...
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Jurors award $450K to former MC comptroller on ADA discrimination claims
Jurors in federal court awarded $450,000 to former Madison County comptroller Linda Dunnagan, on a discrimination claim against county treasurer Kurt Prenzler. Eight jurors returned the verdict in the...
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Customer alleges Wal-Mart's negligence caused trip, injuries inside store
EDWARDSVILLE – A customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence for injuries he says he suffered while exiting a Wal-Mart store. James Champion filed the lawsuit Feb. 8 in Madison County Circuit Court...
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