Recreational marihuana use may be legal in Illinois, but it remains illegal under federal law.
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650 Missouri Avenue
East St. Louis, IL 62201
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Benton, IL 62812
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The Southern District of Illinois has five U.S. District Judges (one of whom is a senior Judge) and three Magistrate Judges. Geographically, the district covers thirty-nine counties from the Kentucky border on the south to Metro East counties bordering Southern Illinois on the West. There are two divisional offices located in East St. Louis and Benton.
Recreational marihuana use may be legal in Illinois, but it remains illegal under federal law.