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GOP leader, opponent call for investigation into claims St. Clair County sheriff violated campaign laws

By John Breslin, Madison County Record | Aug 8, 2018

An investigation should be launched following allegations that St. Clair County Sheriff Richard "Rick" Watson violated local and state campaign laws, according to the county's Republican leader and Watson's opponent in the sheriff's election.

From Carbondale Reporter

Southern District of Illinois to fund scholarships to SIU law students

By John Breslin, Madison County Record | 5 years ago

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois will fund law school scholarships in an effort to support the area's legal community.

Belleville attorney Russell Scott awarded Bar Association Medal of Merit

By John Breslin, Madison County Record | Jul 22, 2018

A Belleville​-based attorney with 40 years of experience, mostly in litigation, has received the Illinois State Bar Association's Medal of Merit Award.

54th Senate District candidate: Small-business owners concerned about workers' comp 'causation' rule

By John Breslin, Madison County Record | Mar 4, 2018

Small business owners complain the most about one particular aspect of workers' compensation legislation, the "causation" rule that effectively means if a pre-existing condition or injury is aggravated at work then the employee is covered, according to one candidate for the 54th District Senate seat.