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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.

Wed, 01/14/2026
Seventh Circuit Announces the Appointment of Nancy A. Peterman and David H. DeCelles to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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
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.
Fri, 01/16/2026
CM/ECF Live System Maintenance: Saturday, January 17, 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, January 17, 2026, through 10:00 AM CT.  During this period, access to CM/ECF...
Mon, 01/12/2026
Judge Lynch's 10:00 a.m. Confirmation Call for Thursday, January 15, 2026, will be starting at 10:15 a.m.
Judge Lynch’s 10:00 a.m. Confirmation Call for Thursday, January 15, 2026,  will be starting at 10:15 a.m.