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News & Announcements

Mon, 01/26/2026
RESCHEDULED - Hearing Regarding CH13 “No Look” Attorney Fee - 2/4/2026 at 10:30am
The hearing regarding Chapter 13 "No Look" attorney fees previously scheduled for January 27, 202 More »
Wed, 01/07/2026
Subchapter V Practice Skills Workshop - February 5, 2026
The Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois, in conjunction with BASIL, is sponsor More »
Thu, 12/11/2025
Hearing Regarding CH13 “No Look” Attorney Fee - 1/27/2026 at 9:00am
A hearing on the CH13 "no look" attorney fee in the US Bankruptcy Court SDIL will be held on Janu 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 »

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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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