United States District Court - Northern District of Illinois
General Rules
Rule 21
Rule 21 Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution Or By Default
A. Inactive Cases
Cases which have been inactive for more than six months may be dismissed for want of prosecution.
B. Failure To Appear At Court Call
An order of dismissal for want of prosecution or an order of default may be entered if counsel fails to respond to a call of the case set by order of court.
C. Notice Of Court Call
Notice of court call shall be by publication in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin or otherwise as the court desires.