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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.
Tue, 09/30/2025
Despite a government shutdown, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will remain open and continue operations through October 3, 2025, at which time the Federal Judiciary will reassess its situation.
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Tue, 09/30/2025
Judge Thorne's Wednesday, 10/1 Ch. 13 call will begin at 9:00 am and continue thereafter until complete. The afternoon Ch. 7/11 call will begin at 11:30 am and will also continue until complete. Judge Thorne will be appearing virtually. Please...
Wed, 09/24/2025
Judge Thorne’s Wednesday, October 1st Chapter 7/11 afternoon call will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will continue thereafter until complete.
Fri, 09/19/2025
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, September 20, 2025, through 10:00 AM CT. During this period, access to CM/ECF...
Fri, 09/19/2025
ILNB systems will be undergoing maintenance beginning at 9:00 PM CT Friday September 19, 2025, through 3:00 AM (approximately 6 hours). During this period, connectivity to the ILNB's systems may be intermittent.
We appreciate your patience and...
Fri, 09/05/2025
Pay.gov services will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday, September 6th, 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.
Thu, 08/14/2025
Systems Maintenance: Saturday, August 16, 2025 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
ILNB systems, including CM/ECF Live, will be undergoing maintenance beginning at 12:00 AM CT Saturday, August 16, 2025, through 10:00 AM (approximately 10 hours). During this...
Fri, 08/08/2025
Pay.gov services will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Central Time. During this period, pay.gov services may be inaccessible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Fri, 08/01/2025
Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to consider applying to join the Bankruptcy Court Liaison Committee for the Northern District of Illinois.
The purpose of the Liaison Committee is to promote efficient and open communication between the judges of the U...
Thu, 07/17/2025
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, July 19, 2025, through 10:00 AM CT. During this period, access to CM/ECF Live...