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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.
Mon, 11/04/2024
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....
Fri, 11/01/2024
Due to court closures or Judge Barnes not sitting on Thursday, December 26, 2024, and Thursday, January 2, 2025, Judge Barnes will conduct a special hearing for chapter 13 matters on Monday, December 30, 2024, following the normal time slots....
Mon, 10/28/2024
The Chapter 7 and 11 call, on November 6, will begin with original motions at 12:00 noon and continued/set matters at 12:15 pm. No amended notices are needed for matters previously set.
Thu, 10/24/2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael B. Slade to a 14-year term as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. Slade will take the oath of office...
Wed, 10/23/2024
Judge Thorne's Wednesday, 11/27 call will be moved to Monday, 11/25 at the same times. Amended notices are not needed for matters already on the docket. Objections to be filed by 11/21.
Judge Thorne's Wednesday, 12/11 call will be moved to Monday...
Fri, 10/18/2024
Bankruptcy Court Liaison Committee Presents the 2024 Holiday Party.
When: December 5, 2024
Where: 233 S. Wacker Dr #5900, Chicago, IL 60606
Time: 5:30 -7:30 PM
RSVP By November 30, 2024 to:
Diana.Huggins@...
Tue, 09/10/2024
On September 1, 2024, all of Judge Goldgar’s cases were reassigned to “Calendar ABG” as a placeholder until the new judge is appointed. A docket entry was created on each case notifying all parties of the reassignment.
As a reminder, Calendar ABG is...
Wed, 09/04/2024
The court has issued a Seventh Revised Administrative Order No. 17-02 governing the assignment of Eastern Division cases. All previous versions of Administrative Order No. 17-02 are vacated. Please see Local Rules 1072-1 and 1072-2, as amended...
Fri, 11/01/2024
Pay.gov services will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Central Time. During this period, pay.gov services may be inaccessible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Fri, 10/18/2024
The CM/ECF Live system of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois (ILNB) will be undergoing maintenance beginning at 5:00 AM CT Saturday, October 19, 2024, through 10:00 AM CT. During this period, access to CM/ECF...