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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, 08/28/2024
All matters will be heard at the same time on 9/4 as they were scheduled for on 8/28. If parties have a conflict or if a matter is urgent, they should contact Annette to request alternate scheduling.
Tue, 08/27/2024
Pursuant to Local Rule 2040-5 effective September 1, 2024, an attorney “may not . . . substitute as attorney, without leave of court.” Therefore, the Substitution of Attorney event will be retired.
Effective September 1, 2024, select Substitute...
Mon, 08/26/2024
All matters on Judge Cleary’s chapter 13 calendar for Monday, September 9, 2024 will be continued to Tuesday, September 10, 2024. New matters should be noticed for presentment on September 10 rather than September 9. All motion, set matter and...
Fri, 08/16/2024
Pay.gov services will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Central Time. All Pay.gov services will be unavailable during the maintenance window.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Fri, 08/16/2024
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, August 17, 2024, through 10:00 AM CT. During this period, access to CM/ECF...
Thu, 08/15/2024
On July 31, 2024, the Judicial Council of the Seventh Circuit approved amendments to the Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois. A complete set of the amended local rules is available...
Fri, 08/09/2024
Judge Thorne’s Wednesday, August 14th Chapter 7 and 11 call will be modified as follows: 1:00 original motions will be heard at 12:00 and 1:15 continued matters will be heard at 12:15. No amended notices are necessary.
Thu, 08/08/2024
***Free CLE Event***
Presented by the U.S. Trustee’s Office
September 23, 2024
12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
via Microsoft Teams
We invite you to join members of the U.S. Trustee’s Office for a discussion about the Small Business Reorganization Act of...
Tue, 08/06/2024
The Bankruptcy Court Liaison Committee for the Northern District of Illinois is looking for practicing attorneys who are interested in serving on the Committee. The Committee seeks candidates for two-year terms to begin in August 2024. The Committee...
Tue, 07/30/2024
Vacating General Order 22-2 regarding the adoption of Interim Bankruptcy Rule 1020 Implementing the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act
The Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act expired on June 21,...