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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 4:30 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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Fri, 11/13/2026

Changes to Miscellaneous Bankruptcy Fees, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Bankruptcy Forms, effective December 1, 2026

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Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act Signed Into Law

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Mon, 11/09/2026

Judge Peterman's Draft Order to Follow Procedure has been updated

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