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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.
Wed, 01/07/2026
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.
Tue, 12/09/2025
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois expresses its gratitude to these volunteer panel attorneys for accepting a pro bono appointment in 2025. Each of these attorneys took on representation of a party who did not...
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...
Mon, 01/26/2026
Judge Fine's court call on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, will begin at 10:00 A.M. This will be the regular time for Judge Fine’s Tuesday call.
Fri, 01/23/2026
Judge Barnes' court call on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, will begin at 9:30 A.M.
Fri, 01/16/2026
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, 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.
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.
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