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Welcome to the official website for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois. The court has offices in East St. Louis and Benton.

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News & Announcements

Tue, 12/09/2025
Early closing of the Benton Clerk's Office - 12/10/2025
The Bankruptcy Clerk's office in Benton will close at 12:30pm on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.  D More »
Wed, 11/26/2025
Thanksgiving Holiday
The Clerk's Office of the U.S. More »
Tue, 11/18/2025
General Order 25-3
General Order 25-3 regarding Noticing of Motions to Determine Mortgage Status was recently posted More »
Wed, 11/12/2025
Notice Regarding Bankruptcy Forms Changes Effective 12/01/25
Please click here More »
Fri, 10/17/2025
General Order 25-2
General Order 25-2 regarding Stay of Certain US Government Deadlines was recently posted to the C More »
Fri, 09/12/2025
Message from the PACER Service Center regarding MFA
The PACER Service Center (PSC) is currently experiencing long call wait times due to the enforcem More »

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Court Locations

East St. Louis

United States Bankruptcy Court
Melvin Price Federal Courthouse
750 Missouri Ave.
East St. Louis, IL 62201
(618)482-9400

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Benton

United States Bankruptcy Court
Federal Courthouse
301 West Main Street
Benton, IL 62812
(618)435-2200

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