For case-related questions, please contact Judge Cummings' Courtroom Deputy, Chez Chambers, at (312) 435-6051 or chez_chambers@ilnd.uscourts gov. All parties must be copied on any case-related correspondence.
Until further notice, parties need not notice motions for presentment. Upon the filing of a contested motion, the Court will enter a minute order in due course either setting a motion hearing, setting a briefing schedule, or otherwise providing further direction to the parties.
Before filing a motion, the movant's counsel must ask opposing counsel whether there is an objection to the motion and the motion must clearly indicate in the TITLE whether it is opposed or unopposed. If opposing counsel opposes the motion, the movant shall indicate in the motion whether opposing counsel intends to file a written response. If so, the parties should discuss a briefing schedule and the movant shall include the proposed briefing schedule (or competing briefing schedules) in the motion itself.
For further guidance on motion practice, please review the Court's Case Management Procedures under " Civil Motion Practice," "Motions to Dismiss," and "Summary Judgment Practice."
Unless otherwise requested by the Court, courtesy copies are not required, with the exception for motions for summary judgment and accompanying Local Rule 56.1 statements and exhibits. Those materials shall be tabbed and bound (e.g., binder or spiral bound).
