The Benton and East St. Louis Courthouses in the Southern District of Illinois will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. According to court officials, remote or virtual hearings are expected to proceed as planned unless participants receive notice of changes from the presiding judge.
“Changes to any scheduled court proceedings will be determined and communicated by the presiding judge,” according to the announcement.
No further details about potential reopening dates or additional closures have been provided at this time.
