United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of justice.

Important Announcements

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is pleased to announce the implementation of the Multi-Court Voice Case Information System (McVCIS). McVCIS provides callers with free, 24-hour access to limited real-time case information through a touch-tone telephone. The public may call 1-866-222-8029 with a touchtone telephone 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to obtain the most requested information about cases in the Northern District of Illinois. Click here for a list of the types of information you can access through McVCIS.

Important Announcements

PACER will undergo scheduled maintenance on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time. During this period, users may experience intermittent login issues with PACER and NextGen CM/ECF, as well as payment connection issues with Pay.gov. Please plan accordingly.

Important Announcements

If an emergency matter, as defined in Local Rule 77.2, arises outside of regular business hours, arrangements to bring that matter before the emergency judge may be made by calling (312) 702-8875. The caller may leave a voicemail message at this number, including the telephone number where he or she can be reached. The judge's clerk will return the call. As an alternative, during business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM through 6:00 PM, an email message concerning the emergency can be sent to Emergency_Judge@ilnd.uscourts.gov. The judge’s clerk will monitor the mailbox and send a response.

Important Announcements

Important Notice for Individuals Attempting to Pay a U.S. District Court Violation Notice On-line:
A fake website is currently impersonating www.cvb.uscourts.gov and may attempt to collect personal or financial information fraudulently. The only official website for paying a U.S. District Court Violation Notice is www.cvb.uscourts.gov. If you are paying online, please verify the web address carefully and report suspicious activity to the Central Violations Bureau (CVB) at 800-827-2982 or info@cvb.uscourts.gov. Alternatively, you may pay a ticket over the phone by calling the CVB at the same number. You can also report scams and suspicious communications to the Federal Trade Commission.