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News & Announcements: January, 2026
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, 02/23/2026
Judge Peterman’s 4/21/26 Chapter 13 call will be heard on 4/22/26.
Please notice all new motions for 4/22/26 at the appropriate motion time.
Fri, 02/20/2026
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, February 21, 2026, through 10:00 AM CT. During this period, access to CM/ECF...
Wed, 02/18/2026
All Chapter 13 matters set for hearing before Judge Thorne on February 25, 2026 will be continued to March 3, 2026 to be heard before Judge Nancy Peterman.
Thu, 02/05/2026
Judge Lynch’s Chapter 13 Call for Thursday, March 5, 2026, will be heard in the afternoon, starting at 1:00 p.m.
8:45 a.m. call will be heard at 1:00 p.m.
8:50 a.m. call will be heard at 1:05 p.m.
9:00 a.m. call will be heard at 1:15 p.m.
10:00 a.m...
Wed, 02/04/2026
Wednesday March 4, 2026 will be Judge Baer’s last day on the bench before her retirement. Starting March 5, her cases will be heard by the following Judges on the following designated days:
Kane and DuPage County Chapter 13 cases. These cases...
Mon, 02/02/2026
Effective Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Judge Thorne’s Ch. 7 and 11 for both the Chicago and Joliet docket, will be held as follows:
WEDNESDAYS
9:30 a.m. Original Chapter 7 matters
10:00 a.m. Continued/Set Chapter 7...
Thu, 01/29/2026
Chief Judge Michael B. Brennan announced that the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reappointed Bankruptcy Judge Timothy A. Barnes to another 14-year term when his current term expires on May 15, 2026.
Tue, 01/27/2026
Judge Slade issued revisions to his Court Procedures, effective immediately.
These procedures govern all matters before Judge Slade, and parties are expected to review and comply with the requirements therein. Failure to comply may result in...
Wed, 01/14/2026
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy A. Peterman and David H. DeCelles to 14-year terms as United States Bankruptcy Judges for the Northern District of Illinois. Attached please...
Wed, 01/07/2026
Judge Baer's Wednesday, February 11, 2026 call will be heard on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Previously set matters will be heard at the same times originally scheduled, original motions should be scheduled for 9:30 A.M.