Winnebago County
Coverage of Winnebago County in the Nexus archive.
- Wisconsin Supreme Court says unborn ‘patients’ are owed informed consent
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that unborn children and minors are considered 'patients' under informed consent laws, allowing 11-year-old Charlie Brekke to pursue a negligence claim against Dr. Craig Batley. Brekke, born via surrogacy in 2015, suffered a shoulder injury during delivery due to complications, and the court determined Batley failed to obtain informed consent from the surrogate regarding alternative birth plans.
- Macomb County fence company owner pleads no contest to multiple cases, including embezzling from dad
Laura Dietz, a Macomb County fence company owner, pleaded no contest to multiple fraud and embezzlement charges, including stealing over $93,000 from her father and failing to deliver fence services to victims in St. Clair Shores and Shelby Township. She also issued a $11,751.14 nonsufficient funds check to Elite Fence Products and faces extradition to Wisconsin for a pending false pretenses charge.
- Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for recent storms, tornadoes and flooding
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation to address severe weather, flooding, and tornadoes affecting multiple counties over several months. The proclamation aims to mobilize state resources and expedite recovery efforts, with potential federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response program.