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News & Announcements: February, 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.

Thu, 02/26/2026
Changes to Judge Cleary's court schedule effective March 5, 2026
Pursuant to Administrative Order 26-03, all pending chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases that are assigned to Judge Janet S. Baer, and any related adversary proceedings, will be reassigned to Judge David D. Cleary. View...
Wed, 02/25/2026
Judge Barnes' court call on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, will begin at 9:30 A.M.
Judge Barnes' court call on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, will begin at 9:30 A.M.
Tue, 02/24/2026
Judge Fine's court call for today Tuesday, February 24, 2026, will begin at 10:00 A.M.
Judge Fine's court call for today Tuesday, February 24, 2026, will begin at 10:00 A.M.  This is the regular start time for Judge Fine’s Tuesday call.
Mon, 02/23/2026
Judge Peterman's 4/21/26 Chapter 13 call will be heard on 4/22/26
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
CM/ECF Live System Maintenance: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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
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.
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
Judge Baer's Retirement and Reassignment of Cases
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
Changes to Judge Thorne's Ch. 7 and 11 Call for both the Chicago and Joliet
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...
Mon, 02/09/2026
Judge Fine's court call on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Judge Fine's court call on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, will begin at 10:00 a.m.

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