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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, 01/13/2025
Effective February 1, 2025, Judge Barnes' hearing schedule will be modified as follows:
1. Judge Barnes will be hearing matters other than chapter 13 on Tuesdays in addition to Wednesdays, according to the existing schedule for Wednesdays; and
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Mon, 12/09/2024
The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois is pleased to announce that beginning immediately, any member of the District Court Trial Bar volunteering to represent a party on a pro bono basis in an adversary or other contested matter...
Wed, 11/06/2024
There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient...
Fri, 01/03/2025
Judge Thorne's Thursday, January 9th call will be continued to January 16th. All matters will be heard on the rescheduled date at the times originally scheduled. Parties may contact the Courtroom Deputy, Lester Smith, to request alternative hearing...
Thu, 01/02/2025
All Western Division matters scheduled to be called on Thursday, January 9, 2025 are continued to January 16, 2025. All matters will be heard on the rescheduled date at the times originally scheduled. Parties may contact the Courtroom Deputy, Mimi...
Thu, 01/02/2025
Judge Barnes' Thursday, January 09, 2025, Chapter 13 Call will be heard on Friday, January 10, 2025. Everything from January 9, 2025, will be heard at the same time slots on January 10, 2025.
Thu, 01/02/2025
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President James E. Carter. Matters scheduled to be heard on Thursday, January 9,...
Fri, 12/20/2024
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, December 21, 2024, through 10:00 AM CT. During this period, access to CM/ECF...
Thu, 12/19/2024
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...
Thu, 12/12/2024
Be advised that all “Calendar ABG” / Judge Slade matters set for Tuesday, December 17 (chapter 7 and 11 cases) and Wednesday, December 18 (chapter 13 cases) will be held in Courtroom 642 using Judge Slade’s zoom information:
Meeting ID: 160...