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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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Thu, 06/18/2026

Bankruptcy Court Liaison Committee Newsletter - Summer 2026

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Wed, 06/17/2026

Updated Notice Regarding Judge Barnes' 4:00 P.M. Court Call on Thursday, June 18, 2026

Updated Notice on Request of Counsel - All matters scheduled at 4:00 P.M. More »

Wed, 06/17/2026

CM/ECF Live System Maintenance: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

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