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News & Announcements: November, 2025
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, 11/21/2025
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, November 22, 2025, through 10:00 AM CT. During this period, access to CM/ECF...
Fri, 11/21/2025
Judge Thorne's 12/10 Chicago call, previously rescheduled for 12/12 is cancelled. All matters will be moved to 12/17. All matters will be continued through the docket, no amended notices are needed.
Thu, 11/20/2025
Judge Barnes has issued Standing Order No. 4, which is applicable to matters continued on a draft order to follow basis in cases before him. The requirements of ...
Tue, 11/18/2025
Bankruptcy Court Liaison Committee
Invites you to the
2025 HOLIDAY PARTY
December 4, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Hosted By Dentons US LLP
Located at 233 South Wacker Drive Suite 5900
Chicago, IL 60606-6361
RSVP by December 1, 2025, with
Samanta Ruben at ...
Mon, 11/17/2025
Chief Judge Michael B. Brennan of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel R. Fine to a 14-year term as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the United States District Court for the...
Thu, 11/13/2025
In addition to the federal holiday on Thursday, November 27, 2025, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be closed on Friday, November 28, 2025....
Wed, 11/12/2025
United States Bankruptcy Judge Timothy A. Barnes of the Northern District of Illinois has applied to be reappointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to a new 14-year term when his current term expires on May 15, 2026. A...
Wed, 11/19/2025
Judge Thorne's Wednesday, December 10th call will be heard on Friday, December 12th at the same times. Matters will be continued through the docket - no amended notices are necessary.
Fri, 11/07/2025
Pay.gov services will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday, November 8th, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Central Time. During this period, pay.gov services may be inaccessible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.