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News & Announcements: January, 2018
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, 12/24/2018
Despite a government shutdown, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will remain open and continue operations for approximately three weeks, through January 11, 2019, at which time the Federal Judiciary will...
Fri, 12/21/2018
This order creates a Bankruptcy Court Rules Advisory Committee.
The purpose of the Committee is to recommend to the judges of the Court potential modifications to the Court's local rules and procedures.
The Committee will consist of nine (9) members...
Wed, 12/19/2018
Please note that as of beginning of business on Thursday, December 20, 2018, there are now 2 separate events to file a Change of Address or Change of Name.
Change of Address
This event may be used to report a Change of Address for the debtor,...
Tue, 12/18/2018
Judge Barnes' chapter 13 call will conclude by noon on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Parties are encouraged to contact opposing parties on any matters that cannot be resolved in a prompt manner in order to agree on dates for continuances. Please...
Mon, 12/10/2018
Judge Barnes' court call for Tuesday, December 11, 2018 will start at 10:30 a.m.
Fri, 12/07/2018
In order to permit more time with family and friends, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will alter its hours of operation as follows:
Closed on Monday, December 24, 2018, and Tuesday, December 25, 2018, in...
Thu, 12/06/2018
Starting Friday, December 7, 2018, the Lake County call will move from Round Lake Beach to Park City. The call will be heard in Courtroom B, Park City Branch Court, 301 S. Greenleaf Avenue, Park City, Illinois 60085.
Dates currently set for the Lake...
Tue, 12/04/2018
Due to the December 5, 2018 National Day of Mourning for George H.W. Bush, all matters scheduled for Judge Barnes' court call on December 5 will be continued to December 12, 2018 at their respective times unless otherwise rescheduled.
Tue, 12/04/2018
Judge Thorne Chapter 13 Call - NEW motions should NOT be scheduled before Judge Thorne for 12/10. Only matters that are being continued from 12/5 will be heard on 12/10. New matters should be set to be heard on 12/12 or any ch. 13 day thereafter.
Tue, 12/04/2018
Due to the December 5, 2018 National Day of Mourning for George H.W. Bush, all matters scheduled for Judge Hunt's court call on December 5, 2018 will be continued to December 12, 2018 at their respective times unless otherwise rescheduled.