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PDF icon link to Administrative Order Administrative Order No. 25-06

Early Closure of Chicago Offices on Friday, May 16, 2025

IT IS ORDERED that due to operational needs, the Clerk’s Office for the Eastern Division and the Court will close early on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
PDF icon link to Administrative Order Administrative Order No. 25-01

Court Closing January 9, 2025

Now that January 9, 2025 has been declared a National Day of Mourning due to the passing of former President James E. Carter, the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Matters scheduled to be heard on Thursday, January 9, 2025 will be rescheduled for hearing to a different date.
PDF icon link to Administrative Order Administrative Order No. 24-17

Court Closing December 24, 2024

In addition to the federal holiday on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Matters scheduled to be heard before Judge Baer on December 24, 2024 will be heard remotely only via Zoom for Government. If a party seeks to have a matter currently set for December 24 before Judge Baer heard in person, they should contact Judge Baer's chambers to request an alternative date for hearing.
PDF icon link to Administrative Order Administrative Order No. 24-14

Reassignment of Cases
PDF icon link to Administrative Order Administrative Order No. 24-13

Court Closing for Thanksgiving Holiday
In addition to the federal holiday on Thursday, November 28, 2024, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be closed on Friday, November 29, 2024.
PDF icon link to Administrative Order Administrative Order No. 24-11

Reassignment of Judge A. Benjamin Goldgar’s Cases
PDF icon link to Administrative Order Administrative Order No. 24-09

Hearings Scheduled for the Week of August 19-23 Will Be Conducted Virtually
In anticipation of activities surrounding the Democratic National Convention in downtown Chicago, all matters set for hearing from August 19, 2024 through August 23, 2024 will be conducted virtually and no parties will be permitted to attend court in person at the Dirksen courthouse. Parties should check the presiding judge's website for instructions on how to attend court virtually.
PDF icon link to Administrative Order Administrative Order No. 24-07

In order to permit more time with family and friends, in addition to the federal holiday on Thursday, July 4, 2024, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2024. Any matter previously set for July 5, 2024 is continued to July 8, 2024 or another date set by the judge presiding in the matter.
PDF icon link to Administrative Order Administrative Order No. 23-12

Reassignment of Cases
PDF icon link to Administrative Order Administrative Order No. 23-11

Reassignment of Judge LaShonda A. Hunt’s Chapter 11 Cases

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