The Clerk’s Offices at both courthouses of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois will be closed on Friday, November 7, 2025, because of a government shutdown. During this closure, the public can still access and use the Next Generation Case Management/Electronic Case Filing system (NextGen CM/ECF). Individuals may also use drop boxes located in courthouse lobby areas to submit documents.
In case of emergency during the closure, individuals are instructed to call 618-482-9106 and leave a message. Normal operating hours for both offices are expected to resume at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025.
The court has directed those seeking more information to refer to Administrative Order 422.
