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The Office of the Clerk (in both divisions) will be open to the public from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The Customer Service Information line for Chicago is (312) 408-5000 and Rockford is (815) 987-4350. These are answered from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. The CM/ECF Help Desk Number: (312) 408-7765.
Emergency New Case Filings Only:
(773) 495-5842 and (312) 543-5460

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Please see Local Rule 9013-2 regarding Procedures for Emergency Motions.

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News & Announcements

Fri, 01/23/2026

Judge Barnes' court call on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, will begin at 9:30 A.M.

Judge Barnes' court call on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, will begin at 9:30 A.M. More »

Wed, 01/14/2026

Seventh Circuit Announces the Appointment of Nancy A. Peterman and David H. DeCelles to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois

The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment More »

Wed, 01/07/2026

Judge Baer's Wednesday, February 11, 2026 call will be heard on Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Judge Baer's Wednesday, February 11, 2026 call will be heard on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. More »