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Tue, 10/22/2013
Updated versions of the Model Chapter 13 Plan have been posted. Use of these forms is required effective November 22, 2013.
Chapter 13 Model Plan (calculating):
https://w ww.ilnb.uscourts.gov/forms/chapter-13-model-plan-calculating
Chapter 13...
Fri, 10/18/2013
The court has adopted two new local form orders to be used in lien strip matters, one for use with motions and one for use with Adversary proceedings. These form orders should be used in all applicable matters unless specifically ordered otherwise...
Tue, 10/08/2013
In the event of a government shutdown on October 1, 2013, the US Bankruptcy Court will remain open for business. On or around October 15, 2013, the US Bankruptcy Court will reassess its situation and provide further guidance. All proceedings and...
Mon, 10/07/2013
Pay.gov the court's credit card processor has experienced a major failure. Therefore, filers have not been able to pay fees most of today, Monday, 10/07/13. Pay.gov expects to restore services this evening. The Court will not lock filers out of the...
Mon, 09/30/2013
In the event of a government shutdown on October 1, 2013, the Federal Judiciary will remain open for business for approximately 10 business days. On or around October 15, 2013, the Judiciary will reassess its situation and provide further guidance....
Sun, 09/29/2013
Judge Lynch will be holding a Bankruptcy Town Hall Meeting open to the public at the federal courthouse in Rockford, 327 South Church St., Rockford, IL, on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting will afford practitioners...
Wed, 09/25/2013
In order to comply with District Court Local Rule 3.1, EFilers should include a Civil Cover Sheet as an attachment to any Notice of Appeal, Notice of Appeal and Motion for Leave to Appeal, or Withdrawal of Reference. The Civil Cover Sheet can...
Thu, 09/19/2013
Effective Monday, September 23, 2013, order confirming chapter 13 plan will be replaced with the revised Order Confirming Plan to reflect the docket no. of the last chapter 13 plan filed rather than the date of filing....
Tue, 09/17/2013
Judge Schmetterer will not be sitting Wednesday, September 18, 2013 (Chapter 13 Call). Judge Doyle will hear his call on this day in courtroom 742.
Judge Schmetterer will not be sitting September 23-27, 2013 (Monday-Friday). His call will be heard...
Thu, 09/12/2013
The court experienced a brief outage this morning, 09/12/13, commencing at approximately 9:30 AM, resolved at 10:00 AM.
Our apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced.