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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Fri, 11/13/2026
Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 1007: The deadline to file the certificate of financial management in a bankruptcy case has been eliminated.
Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3018: Amended to allow creditors or equity security holders to...
Fri, 11/13/2026
The Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act has been signed into law, taking effect on November 10, 2026. The law permanently restores the Chapter 11, Subchapter V eligibility debt limit to $7.5 million. In addition, it increases the Chapter 13 debt...
Mon, 11/09/2026
When a motion has been heard by the court and the party seeking relief is directed to submit a draft order after the hearing, the order must be filed in fillable format on the docket (unless otherwise permitted by the court) via CM/ECF using the “...
Thu, 11/05/2026
In addition to the federal holiday on Thursday, November 26, 2026, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2026....
Wed, 11/04/2026
Judge Lynch will not be sitting on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Cases currently scheduled on this date will be rescheduled to Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Mon, 11/02/2026
The Administrative Office has been informed that the service disruption affecting the Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) is resolved. The BNC system is now back online and available for use. Furthermore, the backlog of notices has been fully processed...
Wed, 10/28/2026
General Order Regarding Bankruptcy Noticing Center Service Disruption and Bankruptcy Rules Emergency
On October 22, 2026, the Judicial Conference of the United States declared a “Bankruptcy Rules emergency” under Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure (Bankruptcy Rules) 9038 based on a finding that extraordinary circumstances affecting electronic...
Tue, 10/20/2026
Given that Judge DeCelles will not be sitting on November 20 or November 27, he will hold a chapter 13 call on Monday, November 23, 2026. Original motions will be heard beginning at 9:30 a.m., continued matters and adversary proceedings will be...
Fri, 10/16/2026
Due to anticipated court closures and other conflicts:
Judge Barnes’ December 24, 2026, and December 31, 2026, Chapter 13 Calls will be cancelled. In their stead, Judge Barnes will hear Chapter 13 matters on Monday, December 28, 2026, beginning...
Wed, 10/21/2026
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