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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, 01/18/2012
In DuPage County, new motions in Chapter 7 cases should be noticed for 9:00 a.m. If parties have already noticed motions for 9:15 a.m. for future hearing dates, the motions will be heard at that time. For all motions filed after January 13, 2012,...
Fri, 01/13/2012
This is to invite applications for a staff law clerk position with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago, with vacancy to be filled as soon as possible. Service will be from the time position is filled...
Thu, 01/12/2012
The next Chicago Bar Association Bankruptcy and Reorganization committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 12:15 -1:30 PM. The topic will be "Bankruptcy Jurisdiction after Anna Nicole: The Impact of Stern v. Marshall". Please...
Wed, 01/11/2012
On Saturday, January 14, 2012 nationwide maintenance will be performed on the PACER/CM/ECF systems. Disruptions will begin at 8 AM CST and continue until 5 PM CST.
During the maintenance period on Saturday, you may not be able to log in, or may...
Fri, 01/06/2012
The Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division headquartered in Rockford.
Wed, 01/04/2012
Judge Schmetterer will NOT be sitting on Thursday, January 5, and Friday, January 6, 2012. Please see the Courtroom Deputy for a continued date. Otherwise all matters will be continued to the week of January 9, 2012 (excluding Wednesday, January 11...
Tue, 01/03/2012
Judge Schmetterer will NOT be sitting on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. See the Courtroom Deputy for a continue date. Otherwise, all matters will be continued to January 11th, 18th, or 25th. Attorneys will receive a Notice of Electronic Filing for the...
Fri, 12/30/2011
In accordance with the Revised Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing, effective January 1, 2012, there are now 2 Declarations for Electronic Filing. We have created 2 events in CM/ECF to match...
Thu, 12/29/2011
A memorial service for Judge John D. Schwartz will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the James Benton Parsons Memorial Courtroom, room 2525, 219 South Dearborn, Chicago, IL. All are invited to attend.
Wed, 12/28/2011
Effective January 1, 2012, Judge Wedoff will employ a new procedure for scheduling and conducting hearings on certain motions for relief from the automatic stay. The procedures will apply only in Chapter 7 cases and only to motions alleging that...