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

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS HOLIDAY CLOSURES In order to permit more time with family and friends, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will be closed as follows: closed on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025; closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Friday, December 26, 2025 in observance of the Christmas holiday; and closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and Friday, January 2, 2026, in observance of the New Year holiday. Any matter previously set for December 24 and December 26, 2025, will be continued to December 29, 2025 or to another date set by the judge presiding in the matter. Any matter previously set for January 2, 2026, will be continued to January 5, 2026 or to another date set by the judge presiding in the matter.

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.