http://madison.weareillinois.org Madison County Republicans en-us BY NICHOLAS J.C. PISTOR npistor@post-dispatch.com > 314-340-8265
Posted: 01/28/2012 1:30 PM

EDWARDSVILLE • The slots at the Madison County Courthouse can lead to big-dollar payouts that rival anything at a casino.

These so-called slots aren't machines with flashing lights but hundreds of entries on a docket, a legal word for a court schedule. They reserve trial dates for asbestos damage cases that may not even have been filed yet.

In theory, a court date can be waiting for someone who hasn't filed suit or hasn't even learned he's sick.

A political fundraising controversy last month led to the replacement of the judge in charge of the docket. It also drew attention to a unique asbestos litigation fast-track process that is lauded for rushing millions of dollars into the pockets of the dying but criticized for rushing millions into the pockets of their lawyers.

Ordinarily, someone claiming damages files a lawsuit in his name, and the case is put on a civil trial docket as the first step on the road to trial.

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Bethalto KC Hall

$30/person
$240/reserved table of 8

5 p.m. Social
6 p.m. Dinner and Program

Additional Details and Speakers to be announced.


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You’re cordially invited to Meet-N-Greet:

Joanne B. Adams
(Republican Candidate for Madison County Board – Godfrey 6)

When:
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Where:
Rolling Hills Golf Course
5801 Pierce Lane
Godfrey, IL. 62035

No cost to attend but donations will be accepted

Please RSVP to:
Joanne4CountyBoard@gmail.com or (618) 616-9977

If you are unable to attend but would like to assist my campaign financially, please feel free to send a donation to:
Friends of Joanne Adams
5362 Richland Woods Dr.
Alton, IL 62002




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You're cordially invited to a campaign fundraiser for:

JASON B. GOING
FOR MADISON COUNTY BOARD
(GOP Candidate for District 26)
...
When:
FEBRUARY 9TH, 2012
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Where:
Knights of Columbus
5420 Old Collinsville Road
Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Suggested contribution: $15 single, $25 per couple
Checks payable to:
"Citizens for Jason B. Going”
By mail: P.O. Box 274, Glen Carbon, IL 62034



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Fundraiser for Senate Candidate Mike Babcock

Sports Tap
Banquet Room
3812 College Ave
Alton

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.




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You’re cordially invited to a Meet-N-Greet
for

JASON PLUMMER

With Special Guest
The Honorable John Shimkus

Monday February 13, 2012
7:00pm – 8:30pm

Turner Hall
213 East Cherry Street
Columbia, IL 62236

$25/Person or $40/Couple
Sponsor Level: $150
(Includes 2 tickets, polo shirts & photo)
Host Level: $300
(Includes 4 tickets, polo shirts & photo)
Hors d’oeuvres and Desserts will be served

Please RSVP by February 9, 2012 to either:
rsvp@jasonplummer.com
PO Box 16 Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-9555
For questions contact:
Gail Troupe County Coordinator (618) 939-9555
Please make checks payable to: PLUMMER FOR CONGRESS


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PLEASE JOIN US FOR A
MEET ‘N’GREET FUNDRAISER FOR

JAMES CRANEY
Conservative Republican Candidate for Madison County Board – District #2
and
SALLY KILLIAN
Conservative Republican Candidate for Madison County Board – District #11

FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO COST
Cash Bar will be available

DATE:
February 15th, 2012
TIME:
5:30pm – 7:00pm

LOCATION:
American Legion – Post 708
104 N. Main St.
Troy, IL 62294

THERE IS NO COST TO ATTEND, BUT DONATIONS WILL BE
APPRECIATED AND ACCEPTED.

IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE RSVP to:

James Craney - jamescraney@hotmail.com or 314.477.2873
Or
Sally Killian - Skillian57@live.com or 618.667.1931

If you would like to assist one of these candidates financially, please feel free to send donation(s) to:

James Craney Sally Killian
1112 Antler Drive #5 Doug Drive
Troy, IL 62294 St. Jacob, IL 62281



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