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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, 11/22/2017
In accordance with the announcement issued on June 22, 2017, the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will require Official Form 113 (Chapter 13 Plan) to be used...
Tue, 11/21/2017
The District Court met in executive session on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, and approved a proposal to amend the Local Rules of the Bankruptcy Court. View attachment for complete details.
Tue, 11/14/2017
In order to permit more time with family and friends , in addition to the federal holiday on Thursday, November 23, 2017, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be closed on Friday, November 24, 2017. Any...
Tue, 11/14/2017
Priority of Chapter 13 Plan Payments
Effective December 1, 2017
Unless otherwise provided in a chapter 13 plan, claims of creditors will be paid pro rata in the following order:
(1) current mortgage payments under 1322(b)(5);
(2) monthly payments...
Wed, 11/08/2017
Come and enjoy cocktails and appetizers with your colleagues from the Northern District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court Liaison Committee, hosted at the offices of Kirkland & Ellis.
Thursday,...
Fri, 11/03/2017
Beginning October 2017, a court reporter will not be present in court to take down the record of proceedings for routine matters. Instead, the Court will be using the Electronic Court Recording Operator (ECRO) System that has been in place since...
Fri, 11/03/2017
Beginning Wednesday, January 3, 2018, the Chapter 7 Monday and Wednesday set calls will start 30 minutes earlier beginning at 9:00, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Original motions shall be noticed for 9:00 a.m.
Beginning Thursday, January 11, 2018, Chapter 13...
Thu, 10/26/2017
IT IS ORDERED that the Administrative Order 17-02 dated January 24, 2017 is vacated as of the effective date of this order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that ...
View Revised Administrative Order 17-02
Tue, 10/24/2017
Free CLE Event For Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Presented by the U.S. Trustee’s Office.
View attachment for complete information.
Thu, 10/05/2017
Please mark your calendars for the Annual Bench-Bar Holiday Party sponsored by the ND IL Bankruptcy Court Liaison Committee.
This will be another great opportunity to spread some cheer with...