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Madison County Judge receives excellence award in legal advocacy
By Tribune Staff • EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County Associate Judge Veronica Armouti received the Advocate Award for Excellence in legal advocacy Armouti received the Advocate Award for Excellence in legal advocacy at the inaugural Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) Illinois Region Legal Leaders Awards held on Jan. 8 in O’Fallon, Illinois. Beyond the…
Read MoreChad M. Loughrey elected to fill associate judge vacancy
By Tribune Staff • On behalf of the Circuit Judges of the Third Judicial Circuit, Chief Judge Christopher P. Threlkeld announces the election of Chad M. Loughrey to fill the associate judge vacancy in the Third Judicial Circuit. This vacancy was created by the retirement of Associate Judge Janet R. Heflin. Associate judges are appointed…
Read MoreJudge denies Maryville pastor-killer’s request for transfer to non-secure treatment facility
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced today that a man who fatally shot a Maryville pastor in 2009 during a church service has been denied a request for transfer to a non- secure treatment facility. Following a hearing Wednesday, Circuit Judge Kyle Napp denied a request from Terry J. Sedlacek to be transferred from…
Read MoreJudge Welch had great public support
by Randy Pierce • As part of his illustrious judicial career, the late Thomas M. Welch, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 86, enjoyed widespread support during the 40-plus years he served the state’s fifth appellate district while being subject to only one minor public setback during that time. A moment…
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