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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.
Fri, 04/24/2026
Judge Barnes' court call on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, will begin at 9:30 A.M.
Fri, 04/24/2026
The U.S. District Court’s Twenty-sixth Annual Awards for Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service will take place on May 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the James Benton Parsons Memorial Courtroom (2525) of the Everett McKinley Dirksen Courthouse...
Fri, 04/24/2026
Pay.gov services will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Central Time. During this period, pay.gov services may be inaccessible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Fri, 04/17/2026
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, April 18, 2026, through 10:00 AM CT. During this period, access to CM/ECF...
Wed, 04/15/2026
Judge Thorne will hold a town hall meeting at 9:15, prior to her regular call on 4/16, to discuss additional Joliet hearing dates.
Wed, 03/25/2026
Judge Barnes will not be sitting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. All matters set for hearing on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, have been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 31, 2026. All matters will be heard on the rescheduled date at the times originally...
Fri, 03/20/2026
Judge Barnes' court call on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, will begin at 9:30 A.M.
Fri, 03/20/2026
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, March 21, 2026, through 10:00 AM CT. During this period, access to CM/ECF...
Wed, 03/18/2026
Judge Lynch's Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 Calls for Wednesday April 15, 2026, will be heard on Friday April 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
If this change poses a conflict, please contact the judge’s courtroom deputy Vianey Virgen for rescheduling.
New motions...
Mon, 03/16/2026
Judge Thorne's 3/18 call is modified as follows:
The 9:30 matter will be heard at 9:00 a.m.
10:00 matters will be heard at 9:30 a.m.
10:30 matters will be heard at 10:00 a.m.
10:45 matters will be heard at 10:15 a.m.