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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.

Fri, 05/16/2025
Clerk's Office Closure
Due to severe weather, both the East St. Louis and Benton Bankruptcy Clerk's Offices will close at 1:30 pm today, May 16, 2025.  All staff will telework and can be reached by phone. 
Fri, 04/04/2025
East St Louis Courthouse Closing Today
The East St Louis Bankruptcy Clerk's office and courthouse will be closed for the remainder of the day, Friday, April 4th.  East St Louis staff will be teleworking and available by phone. 
Fri, 03/07/2025
Notice Regarding Bankruptcy Forms Changes Effective 04/01/25
Please click here to view a notice regarding bankruptcy forms changes effective April 1, 2025.
Wed, 06/01/2022
Courthouse Access Update
Vehicular and pedestrian access to the East St Louis, IL courthouse is only available from the 8th Street (East) side of the rear parking lot.  A guard is posted at the entrance.  The vehicle and pedestrian gates on Missouri Ave (North side) are...
Wed, 06/01/2022
Notice Re Resumption of In-Person Hearings
Please click here to view a notice regarding the resumption of in-person hearings.
Wed, 04/03/2019
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...