Winnebago Lawsuit Resources

Winn. Co. Sheriff Accused of Discriminating Against Veterans; Sheriff Calls Lawsuit 'Ridiculous'
Two former Winnebago County Corrections Officers have filed a federal lawsuit, accusing Winnebago County Sheriff Dick Meyers and his administration of discriminating against members of the military.

'Ted Biondo bill' put aside for current Illinois legislative session
ROCKFORD — State lawmakers have shelved the “Biondo bill” for this legislative session, but it could return as part of a more comprehensive measure this fall.

Motion to release social media passwords denied in Schmidtke death lawsuit
MASON CITY — A judge has denied a plaintiff’s motion that would have compelled a defendant in a civil suit filed after the death of a Mason City High School student to release his Facebook and MySpace passwords and user names.

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TOWN OF MORRISON, Wis. (WFRV) Several residents have filed a federal lawsuit against Town of Morrison leaders, claiming local officials are violating their freedom of speech. The case challenges a town ordinance banning yard signs on private property.

Saturday's A prep girls track results
Here are Saturday's results in the class A girls state track and field meet at Eastern Illinois: Class 1A

Prairie State Legal Services Gets $9 Million to Help with Foreclosure Cases
The foreclosure crisis has hit the Stateline hard, but there may finally be some good news.

Bill seeks to limit use of special prosecutors
“The land of special prosecutors” isn’t a very flattering slogan for McHenry County.