Illinois · McDonough County

Small Claims Court in McDonough County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in McDonough County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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McDonough County

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Macomb
Illinois Circuit Court (District: 4 | Circuit: 9th) McDonough County: Small Claims
#1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL, 61455
(309) 837-4891

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from McDonough County are handled at Illinois Circuit Court (District: 4 | Circuit: 9th) McDonough County: Small Claims in Macomb. McDonough County covers 11 ZIP codes, including the Adair, Bardolph and Blandinsville areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk phone

(309) 837-4891

In this county

Filing in McDonough County

Small claims in McDonough County

McDonough County, Illinois, home to approximately 26,662 residents, handles small claims matters through the Illinois Small Claims Court. Cases are heard at the Illinois Circuit Court (District: 4 | Circuit: 9th) McDonough County: Small Claims, located at #1 Courthouse Square in Macomb, 61455, which can be reached at (309) 837-4891. The court accepts claims up to $10,000. It serves communities across the county, including Macomb, Bushnell, Colchester, Blandinsville, Good Hope, Industry, Prairie City, Bardolph, Adair, Sciota, and Tennessee, covering ZIP codes such as 61455, 61422, 61420, 61411, 61416, 61438, 61440, 61470, 61475, 62326, and 62374. The county lies near Schuyler County, Fulton County, and Warren County, though matters filed here concern McDonough County. Electronic filing is available for small claims cases in this county, in addition to filings made at the courthouse in Macomb. The Illinois Circuit Court staff in Macomb can provide information about the small claims process by telephone at the number listed above.

Where McDonough County hears these cases

Illinois Circuit Court (District: 4 | Circuit: 9th) McDonough County: Small Claims

#1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL 61455

McDonough County at a glance

Population26,662
Court sits inMacomb
Court systemIllinois Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county11
Towns and cities11
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in McDonough County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Adair, Bardolph, Blandinsville, Bushnell, Colchester, Good Hope, Industry, Macomb, Prairie City, Sciota, Tennessee.

ZIP codes:

6141161416614206142261438614406145561470614756232662374

McDonough County in context

McDonough County is the 50th most populous of Illinois's 102 counties, with about 26,662 residents.

Sources for McDonough County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in McDonough County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$40–$200
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Illinois

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in McDonough County

Filing fee
$40–$200
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

McDonough County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$40–$200.
Where do you file?+
At Illinois Circuit Court (District: 4 | Circuit: 9th) McDonough County: Small Claims.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Illinois Circuit Court (District: 4 | Circuit: 9th) McDonough County: Small Claims, #1 Courthouse Square, Macomb, IL 61455. Phone: (309) 837-4891.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Adair, Bardolph, Blandinsville, Bushnell, Colchester, Good Hope, Industry, Macomb, Prairie City, Sciota, Tennessee.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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