Saturday, January 15, 2011

Belleville Diocese's appeal of $5 million judgment fails

The Cathedral of the Diocese of Belleville

Southern Illinois appeals court has refused to overturn a $5 million jury award against the Diocese of Belleville to a former altar boy who claimed he was sexually abused by a priest.

Click on the following for details:  Diocese's appeal of $5 million judgment fails

Cleanup of flooded west wing of Statehouse to continue till Tuesday

sprinkler pipe burst during early morning hours Friday, and several floors had to be evacuated later in the day to allow for the cleanup.

A damaged pipe was responsible, said Dave Blanchette, spokesman for the Capital Development Board. He estimated the pipe leaked for 10 or 11 minutes before a contractor discovered it in the early morning hours.

Click on the following for more details:  Cleanup of flooded west wing of Statehouse to continue till Tuesday - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register