From Democrat-supported state legislation passing in the middle of the night without public input to Republicans sweeping Madison County elections, 2022 came with its ups and downs. As the year comes to an end, let’s take a look at some of the biggest moments and hottest topics from the past 12 months.
Republican Circuit Judges Chris Threlkeld, Amy Sholar and Tim Berkley were sworn into office on Dec. 2 at the Madison County courthouse after defeating a gerrymandered law and winning all three circuit court races in Subcircuit 1.
The Illinois Supreme Court will not hear the appeal of Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine who earlier this year sought to overturn a controversial judicial gerrymandering law.
Four months after the retirements of Madison County Associate Judges Philip Alfeld and Thomas Chapman in July, outgoing Chief Judge Bill Mudge has announced notice of their vacancies.