Judge Ellis has reinstated the requirement that all motions must be noticed in accordance with Local Rule 5.3(b), despite suspension of that Rule by General Order 21-0027. Unless, otherwise ordered by the Court, status hearings and noticed motions will proceed by telephone.
Parties are not to notice motions for presentment during these time periods:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, and Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 and May 9, 2024
Monday, May 20, 2024 through Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 through Wednesday, June 6, 2024
Contact Courtroom Deputy by email Rhonda_Johnson@ilnd.uscourts.gov with any
questions.
Please note that this Court's procedures for discovery and summary judgment motions depart from the Local Rules. Please see the case management procedures for Discovery Motions and Summary Judgment Practice for further information.
This page and the linked pages set forth Judge Ellis' case management procedures and policies, which are intended to facilitate the prompt, efficient, and equitable disposition of cases on her docket. Please familiarize yourself with these materials. The success of this Court’s procedures depends on your willingness to familiarize yourself with these materials and to act accordingly. Counsel will be expected to fully explain to the Court any failure to comply with the Court’s procedures.