News from 2021
It's a Wonderful County!
Hope born of the realization that despite all the negative publicity, (Madison County) really was a Wonderful County, and the power to change the current course of events comes from within–within him and all who think alike.
Mother sues baby formula manufacturers after premature infant dies from NEC
EDWARDSVILLE - A mother claims her premature infant suffered fatal injuries after developing NEC from infant formula.
Motorist alleges injuries from three-car collision in Alton
EDWARDSVILLE -- A woman is suing a motorist for allegedly causing a multi-vehicle collision at an Alton intersection.
Woman sues driver for allegedly causing Collinsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE -- A motorist is suing the driver of another vehicle for allegedly causing a Collinsville collision.
Motorist allegedly caused crash while pulling out of parking lot
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist claims another driver caused a crash when he pulled out of a parking lot without yielding.
Alton VFW patron requests new trial after Madison County jurors reach defense verdict in suit alleging fall on dance floor
A woman alleging she was knocked over on a slippery dance floor at the Alton VFW filed a motion for a new trial after jurors reached a defense verdict.
Wrongful death suit alleges Alton nursing home provided improper care
EDWARDSVILLE -- Multiple healthcare facilities are being sued for allegedly failing to help prevent a resident from falling and then failing to properly assess her injuries after she fell.
Foxx, Cook County prosecutors could face possible sanctions for allegedly misleading public about Smollett case
Illinois Supreme Court rules state it is considered “professional misconduct for a lawyer to… engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation"
Edwardsville homeowners sue landscaping company over incomplete patio
EDWARDSVILLE -- Edwardsville homeowners are suing a landscaping company for allegedly failing to complete a patio job and leaving the abandoned project in an unsafe condition.
Passenger sues over East Alton crash
EDWARDSVILLE -- A passenger is suing another driver for allegedly turning in front of the vehicle he was riding in and causing a crash.
Motion to dismiss filed for deceased tax buyer sued in bid rigging class action
A motion to dismiss was filed on behalf of a deceased defendant accused of participating in an alleged bid rigging conspiracy with former Madison County Treasurer Fred Bathon.
Woman alleges brain injury from Highland crash
EDWARDSVILLE -- A driver claims she suffered a brain injury in a rear end collision at a Highland intersection.
Patient alleges hemorrhage was misdiagnosed as migraine
EDWARDSVILLE -- A patient claims Anderson Hospital healthcare workers misdiagnosed a subarachnoid hemorrhage as a migraine.
Delivery driver sues Alton grocery store over fall on broken concrete
EDWARDSVILLE -- A Coca-Cola delivery driver is suing an Alton grocery store, alleging he stepped into a crack in the concrete and suffered injuries.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Further Protect Reproductive Rights
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Further Protect Reproductive Rights.
Wrongful death suit alleges nursing home resident died after falling
EDWARDSVILLE - A Godfrey nursing home is accused of providing negligent care to a patient that died shortly after falling.
Man accused of transferring living trust funds to personal business account
EDWARDSVILLE --A man is accused of financially exploiting an elderly person after transferring living trust funds to his personal business account.
Motorist sues truck driver over rear end collision in Granite City
EDWARDSVILLE -- A motorist is suing a truck driver for allegedly causing a rear end collision in Granite City.
38 provisions in Illinois school code could be undermined by Amendment 1
Amendment 1 would allow union leaders to negotiate anything and everything into union contracts – including provisions that could contradict state laws meant to protect Illinois schoolchildren.
St. Clair County real estate Aug. 30-Sep. 3
A Caseyville residence sold for $602,500 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Aug. 30-Sep. 3.