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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, 06/21/2024
2024 Virtual Power Act Event
Illinois Southern District is proud to present the 2024 Virtual Power Act Event, July 19, 2024, at 1:00PM EST. This virtual event will highlight the impact of Pro Bono representation and advocacy in the lives of victims and survivors of violence and...
Wed, 06/12/2024
2025 Holiday Closures
In addition to the official legal holidays in 2025 as defined in the Federal Rules, the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts in the Southern District of Illinois will be closed on the following dates by...
Thu, 05/16/2024
Early Closing of the Benton and East St. Louis Clerk's Office on May 24, 2024, at 12 Noon
The Clerk’s Offices in Benton and East St. Louis will close at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 24, 2024. The public will continue to have access to and the use of the Next Generation Case...
Wed, 05/08/2024
Clerk's Office Closure - Benton & East St. Louis
Due to inclement weather, the Clerk's offices in both the Benton and East St. Louis courthouses will close at noon today, May 8, 2024. Boxes are available outside of each Clerk's offices for the public. Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) remains...
Tue, 03/26/2024
Seminar - Anatomy of a Prisoner Civil Rights Case & Medical Claims
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the Court will host a two-part continuing legal education seminar on “Anatomy of a Prisoner Civil Rights Case” and “Medical Claims.” Part 1, “Anatomy” will be held from 9:00-12:00 p.m. and Part 2, “Medical Claims” will be...