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News & Announcements
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.
Mon, 02/12/2018
Judge Thorne's 10:00 call, Tuesday 2/13 ONLY, is being moved to 11:00.
Fri, 02/09/2018
DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER AND DANGEROUS TRAVELING CONDITIONS THE US BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN AND WESTERN DIVISIONS WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2018. NORMAL OPERATIONS WILL RESUME ON MONDAY.
Thu, 02/08/2018
Due to the inclement weather forecast and treacherous travel conditions predicted, Judge Schmetterer’s court call is CANCELED for tomorrow Friday February 9, 2018.
All matters listed on the court call are continued to Monday, February 12, 2017, at...
Thu, 02/08/2018
Due to the inclement weather forecast and treacherous travel conditions predicted, Court is CANCELED in Joliet for tomorrow Friday February 9, 2018. All matters listed on the court call as "Grant without a hearing", "Recommended", "Withdrawn...
Fri, 01/26/2018
Please review the following information with your staff to insure that you are filing the correct form and properly completing the new screens to record embedded requests included in Official Form 113.
The Chapter 13 Plan event has been modified. ...
Sat, 01/20/2018
In the event of a government shutdown on January 22, 2018, the US Bankruptcy Court will remain open for business. On or around February 12, 2018, the US Bankruptcy Court will reassess its situation and provide further guidance. All proceedings and...
Fri, 01/19/2018
Free CLE Event For Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Presented by the U.S. Trustee’s Office.
View attachment for complete information.
Wed, 01/17/2018
The CM/ECF Live system of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois (ILNB) will be undergoing maintenance beginning at 4:00 AM CT Saturday, January 20, 2018, through 12:00 PM CT. During this period, access to CM/ECF...
Fri, 12/22/2017
Effective January 1, 2018, the fee for pro hac vice applications will be $150.00.
For complete details see attached General Order 17-0022 from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Fri, 12/22/2017
The Chapter 13 Plan event has been modified to ONLY display the screen for embedded motions for cases filed or converted to Chapter 13 on or after December 1, 2017.
As a reminder, Official Form 113 (Chapter 13 Plan) is required for all cases filed...