Proposed orders should not be filed on the docket, even if the parties agree on the draft order.  Instead, counsel must submit proposed orders to the Court by emailing a Microsoft Word version of the draft to Proposed_Order_Seeger@ilnd.uscourts.gov.  A pdf file does not count.

The subject line of the email must include (1) the case name; (2) the case number; (3) the docket number of the corresponding motion; and (4) the title of the order that is proposed as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing.  Counsel must serve a copy of a proposed order on all other parties by copying them on the email to the Court.

The file name of a proposed order must begin with the case number, right off the bat. Like this: "24-cv-1234 - Meade v. Lee - Proposed Order re Gettysburg." Unless the Court directs otherwise, a party must file a motion asking the Court to enter the proposed order.  Submitting a draft to the Court’s proposed order inbox is not a substitute for a motion.  Emailing a draft is necessary, but not sufficient.

The Court will consider proposed orders when ruling on motions, but will modify (or disregard altogether) such proposed orders as it deems appropriate, even if all parties agree on the proposed order.  Proposed orders (such as stipulated protective orders) require Court approval before they are in effect.    

Proposed orders on routine motions – such as motions for extensions of time, or dispositive motions – are unnecessary.