Northern District of Illinois | United States Bankruptcy Court

Skip to main content

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 4:30 pm. The CM/ECF Help Desk Number: (312) 408-7765.
Emergency New Case Filings Only:
(773) 495-5842 and (312) 543-5460

Quick Links

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

Attention Creditors: NCRS & EBN

Bankruptcy Court Liaison Committee

Volunteer Attorney Panel

Attention Unrepresented Parties
(Pro Se)

Consent to Electronic Notice and Service

Click here for more information

News & Announcements

Fri, 10/16/2026

General Order Regarding Bankruptcy Noticing Center Service Interruption

The Court has entered a General Order addressing the service interruption affecting the Bankruptc More »

Fri, 10/16/2026

Changes to Judge Barnes' Chapter 13 Calls in December 2026 and January 2027

Due to anticipated court closures and other conflicts: More »

Fri, 10/16/2026

Judge Cox's Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Court Call Time Change

Judge Cox Court Call for Tuesday, October 20th, will start at the following times: More »