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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

Thu, 08/13/2026

Judge Slade's Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Matters will be rescheduled to Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Judge Slade's Lake County call previously set for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, has been reschedule More »

Thu, 08/06/2026

Judge Barnes' September 10, 2026 Matters will be continued to September 24, 2026

Judge Barnes' September 10, 2026 Matters will be continued to September 24, 2026. More »

Mon, 08/03/2026

Judge Barnes' Hearing Changes - Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Judge Barnes’ afternoon court call on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, for Hawthorne Race Course, Inc. More »