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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, 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.
Tue, 12/23/2025
Administrative Order 25-13 has been amended to indicate the bankruptcy court will close for the full day on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
In order to permit more time with family and friends, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern...
Fri, 12/19/2025
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, December 20, 2025, through 10:00 AM CT. During this period, access to CM/ECF...
Fri, 12/12/2025
Pay.gov services will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Central Time. During this period, pay.gov services may be inaccessible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Mon, 12/01/2025
Judge Baer's Wednesday, January 7, 2026 call will be heard on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Previously set matters will be heard at the same times originally scheduled, original motions should be scheduled for 9:30 A.M.
Wed, 11/26/2025
Click https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/forms/bankruptcy-forms for the following official forms:
New Official Form 410C13-M1 (Motion Under Rule 3002.1(f)(1...
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 ...
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.