Clik here to view.
When the boys came out to play, Simon Greenstone ran away
Bullies are all the same. They act tough, but they never pick on someone their own size or have few scruples about cheating. Behind the bravado, they're cowards. Bullies expect the targeted victims to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Seventh Circuit reverses Rosenstengel in reverse discrimination case
CHICAGO – Crane oiler Terry Deets deserves a trial on his claim that his skin color cost him a job on the Stan Musial Bridge project, Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled last month. They rebuked and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
All but one appellate court candidates rated 'highly qualified'; Barberis...
Three of four judicial candidates seeking a seat at the Fifth District Appellate Court have been rated highly qualified by evaluators of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). But Madison County...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chief Justice Garman honored at 'Distinguished Professional Service' event
Four law organizations came together to honor public and private sector leaders with the "Award of Exemplary Professional Service," including Illinois Chief Justice Rita Garman.A dinner was held Feb....
View ArticleClik here to view.
High court's extended media coverage policy now permanent, but quarterly EMC...
Cameras may soon be installed in more circuit courts across Illinois, after the state Supreme Court's decision to make a pilot policy permanent. For almost a year now, the state Supreme Court has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bank accuses St. Clair man of not paying promissory notes
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County bank is suing a St. Clair man, alleging non-payment of promissory notes. Community First Bancorp Inc. filed the lawsuit Feb. 11 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Couple alleges St. Louis University gave negligent care to husband
BELLEVILLE – A St. Louis couple is suing St. Louis University, alleging negligent medical care given to the husband. Roy Conkling and Sara Conkling filed the lawsuit Feb. 11 in St. Clair County Circuit...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Illinois motorist blames another driver for causing collision
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence for injuries he says he received in a car collision. Luis Serrano-Cardenas filed the lawsuit Feb. 25 in Madison County...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Business accuses Florida man of theft, fraud
EDWARDSVILLE – A business owner and the business are suing a Florida man, alleging fraud and theft Ultimate of Illinois Inc. and Jerry Yeager filed the lawsuit Feb. 26 in Madison County Circuit Court...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fraud case over Fairview Heights forensic lab construction at trial in...
A fraud case concerning the construction of the Metro East Forensics Laboratory in Fairview Heights is at trial this week in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder’s court. The two-count...
View ArticleClik here to view.
AFP Illinois says voters should reject Cahokia annexation plan; Affected...
A national organization that seeks to promote limited government, lower taxes and more freedom has weighed in on an upcoming ballot initiative in the small, yet lately controversial, village of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
St. Clair County motorist sues driver over rear-end accident
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County motorist is suing a Swansea driver, alleging negligence for injuries he says he received in a rear-end automobile accident. Bobby Waterson filed the lawsuit Jan. 19 in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Couple alleges St. Louis University gave negligent care
BELLEVILLE – A St. Louis couple is suing St. Louis University, alleging the husband became paralyzed after the hospital failed to properly diagnose a spinal abscess. Roy Conkling and Sara Conkling...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Illinois man claims motorist caused collision by driving without headlights
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision when he drove after dark without his headlights on. Luis Serrano-Cardenas filed the lawsuit Feb. 25 in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A tale of two judicial evaluations: ICJL pans three St. Clair County judges...
Voters in the five-county Twentieth Judicial Circuit have another judicial candidate scorecard to consider - one that runs counter to a poll released last week by the state bar organization. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Taxpayers' advocate trounces Illinois Teachers Retirement System: 'Nothing...
Former O'Fallon Township High School Superintendent Russell Clover who earns $185,465 in retirement is among the highest paid beneficiaries of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS), according to the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alton nursing center alleges resident owes nearly $80,000
EDWARDSVILLE – An Alton nursing home claims a resident owes the plaintiff money. Alton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center LLC filed the lawsuit Feb. 23 in Madison County Circuit Court against Charles...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shopper sues Rural King over fall on ice
EDWARDSVILLE – A Montgomery County shopper is suing the Lichtfield Rural King, alleging negligence for allowing icy conditions to build up in the parking lot where she allegedly fell.Payton Reeves of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Motorist blames another driver for traffic violations that caused injuries
EDWARDSVILLE – A female motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence over injuries she says she received in an automobile accident. Sandra Rhodes filed the lawsuit Feb. 11 in Madison County...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Consumer alleges Hodgson Mill falsely labeled pancake mix as 'all natural'
BELLEVILLE – A St. Clair County consumer is suing a baking company, alleging false claims made on the packaging of a pancake mix. Shannah Burton, individually and on behalf of all others similarly...
View Article