News & Announcements

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

January 17, 2020
Early Closure - East St Louis Clerk's Office

The US Bankruptcy Court East St Louis, IL Clerk's Office will close at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 17, 2020 due to potential adverse weather conditions.  Employees will be teleworking and answering all calls as normal.

December 12, 2019
Inaugural Student Art Competition

The US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois is pleased to announce its inaugural Court art competition for students in grades 9-12.  Please click here for... more

November 6, 2019
Amended Bankruptcy Rules and Amended Bankruptcy Form Effective December 1, 2019

Please click here to view an important notice.

September 20, 2019
Amended Administrative Order 238

Please click here to view Amended Administrative Order 238-2 regarding holiday closings of the US District and Bankruptcy Courts

September 19, 2019
Roadways to the Federal Bench: Who, Me? A Bankruptcy Judge?

The Judicial Conference of the United States will host an event to help lawyers and law students learn from sitting judges about how to become a federal judge.  The event will be held at the Chicago Bar Association on October 24, 2019,... more

August 5, 2019
General Order 19-02 - Payment of Real Estate Taxes through the CH 13 Plan

Please click here to view General Order 19-02 regarding payment of real estate taxes through the Chapter 13 Plan.

May 3, 2019
Equal Employment Opportunity & Employment Dispute Resolution (EEO - EDR)

The Southern District of Illinois' update Equal Employment Opportunity & Employment Dispute Resolution is available.  Please click here to view the EEO - EDR... more

April 30, 2019
General Order 19-1

General Order 19-1 regarding Payment of St Clair County Real Estate Taxes has been posted to the Administratrive/General Orders page.

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