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Taxpayers' advocate says under-funded Judicial Retirement System rife with...
Most of the state's public pension systems are perilously under-funded, and the Illinois Judicial Retirement System (JRS) is no exception. Taxpayers United of America (TUA) recently analyzed JRS data...
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Illinois man sues Town & Country Gun Club over 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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Customer alleges Wal-Mart's negligence caused trip and fall 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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ICJL: Judges are violating law's intent by seeking reelection over retention
Illinois Civil Justice League President John Pastuovic believes the three St. Clair County judges who are seeking election over retention are "clearly violating" the intent of state law. In defending...
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Durkin: Impasse can be broken, work comp system a start
SPRINGFIELD — House Minority Leader Jim Durkin on Monday suggested the workers’ compensation system might be the point where Republicans and Democrats get together and start breaking the months-long...
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City of Belleville says its vehicle redemption fee is reasonable
The City of Belleville says its vehicle redemption fee is “valid and reasonable” in a man’s lawsuit alleging he had to pay an “excessive” fee following an arrest. Jeffrey Dewalt, on behalf of himself...
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Keystone Pipeline defendants say woman’s estate cannot collect economic...
Several defendants associated with the Keystone Pipeline argue that a landowner cannot collect economic damages in her complaint alleging her farmland yields fewer crops after pipeline work was done on...
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Madison County facing another lawsuit; Former State's Attorney employee...
BENTON – Madison County state’s attorney Tom Gibbons retaliated against an employee who won a suit to keep his job, according to a new suit at U.S. district court. Andrew Kane sued the county and...
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Sandberg Phoenix partner joins mediation panel at USA&M
Attorney Stephen M. Strum, partner with Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard, has joined the mediation panel at United States Arbitration & Mediation, USA&M, in St. Louis. Strum focuses his...
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Steven Wallace joins HeplerBroom
Attorney Steven Wallace has joined HeplerBroom’s banking and financial services team in its Edwardsville office. Wallace is an experienced bankruptcy attorney and brings expertise with emphasis in...
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Policy analyst: Illinois could learn from Wisconsin's workers' compensation...
While the budget debate drags on in Illinois, and structural reforms to state systems remain sticking points to progress, neighboring Wisconsin is poised to pass workers' compensation reform during its...
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State worker pensions, health care crowd out spending on education, public...
Illinois state government now pays more for pensions and health care for state workers than it spends on K-12 education, public safety or human services, according to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s fiscal year...
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$1.06M settlement reached in tractor-trailer crash near Edwardsville
Attorney Troy Walton of Walton, Telken, Foster in Edwardsville recently announced a $1,060,000 settlement with a South Carolina-based trucking company and J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., following a...
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Madison County civil docket Feb. 29-March 4
Madison County Civil Docket: Monday, February 29 9 a.m. DANIELS SUE SPEC ADM OF THE ES V. PIASA PAIN CENTER LLC 10-L-001267, MUDGE 302 CARTER SHEILA M V. MURPHY MARY E 12-L-002044, RUTH 311 HENRY...
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Madison County asbestos motion docket Feb. 29-March 3
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket: Monday, February 29 9 a.m. GOINS SONNIE V. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO INC 15-L-000015, ASBESTOS J 327 HOOKS STEVEN INDIVIDUALLY V. AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS INC...
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Madison County asbestos jury docket Feb. 29
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: Monday, Feburary 29 9 a.m. MATHES DONALD V. AMERICAN OPTICAL CORP 15-L-000255, ASBESTOS J 327 MARSIK JERROLD V. AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION 14-L-000158, ASBESTOS J...
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St. Clair County real estate Feb. 11-18
ST. CLAIR COUNTY REAL ESTATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2016 BELLEVILLE •$115,000- 2217 MONTEREY DR. - GEORGE M. PUGH TO ANGELA HODGES •$24,000- 4204 N. BELT WEST- GLADYS VOGT TO BELLEVILLE HOMES •$107,000- 2967...
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Madison County real estate Feb. 10-16
Madison County Real Estate: FEBRUARY 10, 2016 ALTON •$11,000- 2619 MAIN ST. - US BANK TO MICHAEL NAPP •$110,000- 3521 ABERDEEN AVE. - ANDERW AND LACY PFLEGER TO RYAN M. WINTJEN E. ALTON •$10,000- 305...
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Madison County foreclosures Feb. 12-19
MADISON COUNTY FORECLOSURES: FEBRUARY 12, 2016 PNC BANK V. BARBARA J. ROMAIN AND DARRELL S. ROMAIN, $49,316.04, 338 MAPLE DR., BETHALTO. 16-CH-106 DEUTSCHE BANK V. AMANDA J. AND WILLIAM O. HANCOCK,...
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Landlord sues Chippewa Loft for alleged unpaid rent
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois company is suing a Missouri business, alleging breach of contract over the amount of rent and other costs owed. Keller Excavating LLC filed the lawsuit Feb. 12 in Madison...
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