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Illinois Supreme Court

Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White named to replace Justice Garman

May 11, 2022 — by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court announced Tuesday that 4th District Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White has been appointed to succeed Justice Rita Garman, making her the first Black woman to serve on the state’s high court.

Filed Under: Illinois Politics, Politics Tagged With: Illinois Supreme Court, Lisa Holder White, Rita Garman

Garman to retire from state Supreme Court, setting up appointment to replace her

May 10, 2022 — by PETER HANCOCK, CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

SPRINGFIELD – Republican Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman announced Monday that she will retire on July 7, marking the end of a long legal career that has included 48 years as a jurist.

Filed Under: Illinois Politics, Politics Tagged With: Illinois Supreme Court, JUDGE RITA GARMAN

Illinois Supreme Court suspends Quincy attorney for one year

March 25, 2022 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — A Quincy attorney has been suspended for one year by the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois. A case summary on the ARDC website said that, during a dissolution of marriage case, Roni VanAusdall came to an agreement with opposing counsel concerning parenting time, prepared a proposed order […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy Tagged With: Illinois Supreme Court, Roni VanAusdall

Illinois Supreme Court denies Pritzker’s appeal of school mask mandate decisions; schools move to mask optional Monday

February 26, 2022 — by AMY KORTE AND MAILEE SMITH, ILLINOIS POLICY

The Illinois Supreme Court denied Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s appeal over his school mask mandates on Friday, determining that the lower court decisions were moot, vacating the temporary restraining order by the circuit court and remanding the case to the circuit court for further consideration. This decision likely brings to an end the litigation over mask mandates in […]

Filed Under: Illinois Politics Tagged With: Gov. JB Pritzker, Illinois Supreme Court, mask mandates

Motion to consolidate cases challenging mandatory vaccination program made to Illinois Supreme Court

December 9, 2021 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has made a motion to the Illinois Supreme Court to consolidate several similar cases in Illinois counties into one that challenges the orders from the state of Illinois establishing a COVID-19 vaccination and testing program for school personnel, healthcare workers and state employees. A case involving employment claims from suspended […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Top Stories Tagged With: Blessing Health System, Gov. JB Pritzker, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Supreme Court, Kwame Raoul, Quincy Medical Group

Illinois Supreme Court issues orders on speedy trials, social distancing requirements

July 1, 2021 — by Muddy River News

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – State courts in Illinois are preparing to return to normal operations after nearly 16 months of operating under special rules brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday issued two new rules that call for easing social distancing requirements and reimposing requirements for speedy […]

Filed Under: Illinois Politics Tagged With: Illinois Supreme Court

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Assistant coach on state championship basketball team arrested, charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse

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QUINCY — An assistant coach on Quincy Notre Dame’s girls basketball state championship team was arrested Thursday and is lodged in the Adams County Jail on a charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The Quincy Police Department began an investigation involving a possible inappropriate … ...Read Full Article about Assistant coach on state championship basketball team arrested, charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse

‘We wanted somebody who really had touched all of Quincy’: Scholz to receive Exchange Club’s Golden Deeds award Friday

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QUINCY — It’s probably easier to list all of the community activities Chuck Scholz hasn’t participated in and all of the awards he hasn’t been given. Scholz, 68, is best known for his three-term stint as the mayor of Quincy from 1993-2005, but he’s been a board member, trustee, chairman or … ...Read Full Article about ‘We wanted somebody who really had touched all of Quincy’: Scholz to receive Exchange Club’s Golden Deeds award Friday

Mount Sterling man facing federal drug charges; jury trial to begin July 5 in Springfield

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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — A Mount Sterling man recently was indicted on federal drug charges. Agents with the West Central Illinois Drug Task Force, in conjunction with a SWAT team with the Illinois State Police and sworn personnel from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant … ...Read Full Article about Mount Sterling man facing federal drug charges; jury trial to begin July 5 in Springfield

Calftown building where 2008 fatal fire occurred hit again by fire

by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

QUINCY —  A building on the northeast corner of Seventh and State, where three people died in a fire in 2008 and a man was convicted for setting the fire and murdering them, was ablaze again Wednesday night. Quincy Fire Chief Bernie Vahlkamp said the call came in at 5:48 p.m. Wednesday, and … ...Read Full Article about Calftown building where 2008 fatal fire occurred hit again by fire

Yohn says he will ‘most definitely’ be ready to defend himself when his trial begins June 21

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — When Judge Roger Thomson asked Bradley Yohn if he would be ready for the first day of his trial on June 21, Yohn replied, “Oh, yes sir, most definitely.” Yohn is defending himself Pro Se against charges of carjacking and home invasion in Adams County filed in November 2021. He appeared … ...Read Full Article about Yohn says he will ‘most definitely’ be ready to defend himself when his trial begins June 21

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