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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.
Mon, 06/24/2013
Effective June 24, 2013, the following Claim events have been redesigned with more user-friendly text and to prevent errors that require refiling. The appropriate sections of our ECF Procedure Manual will be modified by the end of the day.
If you...
Mon, 06/17/2013
The Court has created a new Internet Website which is compliant with a national, standard website template. This template was developed in response to feedback received from court constituents expressing that consistency in design would improve one...
Mon, 06/17/2013
The June 2013 Newsletter edition is now available for your reading pleasure.
Fri, 06/14/2013
The United States Bankruptcy Court now provides Rich Site Summary (RSS) Feeds. The Court is using RSS version 2.0, a lightweight XML format designed for sharing rapidly changing content. The RSS feeds will provide easy access to all public docket...
Wed, 06/05/2013
Amended General Order 12-01 Regarding Procedures for Emergency Motions.
Effective June 1, 2013.
View Amended General Order No. 12-01
Fri, 05/31/2013
In order to permit more time with family and friends, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2013, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Any matter previously set for this...
Fri, 05/31/2013
The power has been restored and court will be held as usual. Please report to court location of City Hall.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Thu, 05/30/2013
A transformer located in front of Joliet City Hall where Judge Black holds court on Fridays was blown out. We are uncertain if Com Ed will be able to have power fully restored by start of court tomorrow, Friday, May 31, 2013. Please report to usual...
Wed, 05/29/2013
AMENDED - Notice Regarding Handling of Judge Doyle's Cases from June 1, 2013 through August 31, 2013
Judge Doyle will be participating in the court's Calendar Adjustment Program from June 1, 2013 through August 31, 2013.
Wed, 05/29/2013
The deadline to nominate new members for the Bankruptcy Liaison Committee has been extended to Friday, June 7, 2013.
Complete details at New Members Announcement