Today's announcements are for 12-7-2023.
US District Court
PROPOSAL TO AMEND
THE LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES
The full Court met in executive session on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, and approved a proposal to amend the current Local Bankruptcy Rules as attached (additions shown
thus and deletions shown
thus):
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COMMENT: By direction of the full Court and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 207(b) regarding appropriate public notice and opportunity for comment, the Clerk is directed to: (a) cause notice of the proposal to amend the Local Bankruptcy Rules to be published in the
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, (b) cause notice of the proposal and requests for comment to be posted on the web site for the United States District Court Northern District of Illinois, (c) cause notice of the proposal to be posted in the Courthouses at Chicago and Rockford, (d) indicate in such notice a final date for receipt of comments, which date shall be sixty days from the first date of publication in the
Law Bulletin, (e) collect and distribute among the members of the Advisory Committee for Local Rules all comments received, and (f) following receipt of a copy of the report and recommendation of the advisory committee to distribute copies of the comments together with copies of the report and recommendation among the members of the Court for consideration at a regular meeting of the full Court.
Proposal dated November 22, 2023, proposal signed by Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, Chief Judge, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois.
Nov 27-Dec 29
REAPPOINTMENT OF U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE
DISTRICT COURT
The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge M. David Weisman will expire on June 15, 2024
Magistrate Judge Weisman is a full-time United States magistrate judge in the Eastern Division of the Northern District of Illinois. As such, his responsibilities include conducting preliminary proceedings in federal criminal cases, the trial and disposition of federal misdemeanor cases upon consent of the litigants, conducting various pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings on reference from a district judge of the court, and the trial and disposition of federal civil cases upon consent of the litigants.
A further description of the position is contained in the Federal Magistrate Judges Act, Title 28 U.S.C. Sections 631-636, and in the Local Rules for the Northern District of Illinois.
In considering the reappointment of Magistrate Judge Weisman to a new eight-year term, the Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment. In order to assist the panel, the Court requests comments from members of the bar and public regarding this reappointment.
Written comments should be directed to:
Magistrate Judge Advisory Panel
c/o Mr. Thomas G. Bruton
Clerk of Court
U.S. District Court
219 South Dearborn St. - Rm. 2050
Chicago, IL 60604
Comments must be received at the above address by the close of business on Friday, December 29, 2023. Further inquiries regarding the magistrate judge reappointment process should be directed to the Office of the Clerk at (312) 435-5359.
Nov 2-Dec 28
PROPOSAL TO AMEND LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 41
On September 28, 2023, the full Court approved a proposal to amend Local Criminal Rule 41 Search Warrants as attached (additions shown
thus, and deletions shown
thus):
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COMMENT: By direction of the full Court and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2071(e) regarding appropriate public notice and opportunity for comment, the Clerk is directed to: (a) cause notice of the proposal to amend the Local Criminal Rule 41 to be published in the
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, (b) cause notice of the proposal and requests for comment to be posted on the web site for the United States District Court Northern District of Illinois, (c) cause notice of the proposal to be posted in the Courthouses at Chicago and Rockford, (d) indicate in such notice a final date for receipt of comments, which date shall be sixty days from the first date of publication in the
Law Bulletin, (e) collect and distribute among the members of the Advisory Committee for Local Rules all comments received, and (f) following receipt of a copy of the report and recommendation of the Advisory Committee, distribute copies of the comments together with copies of the report and recommendation among the members of the Court for consideration at a regular meeting of the full Court.
Proposal dated October 3, 2023, proposal signed by Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, Chief Judge, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois.
To view complete Proposal, go to:
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/elements/courts/us-ndil-prop-amd-lcr-41-20231003
Oct 5-Dec 29
PROPOSAL TO AMEND LOCAL RULES
On September 28, 2023, the full Court approved a proposal to amend the following Local Rules: LR83.11. Trial Bar
LR83.35. Pro Bono Program
LR83.36. Assignment Procedures
LR83.38. Relief from Assignment
LR83.40. Expenses as attached (additions shown
thus, and deletions shown
thus):
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COMMENT: By direction of the full Court and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2071(e) regarding appropriate public notice and opportunity for comment, the Clerk is directed to: (a) cause notice of the proposal to amend the above referenced Local Rules to be published in the
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, (b) cause notice of the proposal and requests for comment to be posted on the web site for the United States District Court Northern District of Illinois, (c) cause notice of the proposal to be posted in the Courthouses at Chicago and Rockford, (d) indicate in such notice a final date for receipt of comments, which date shall be sixty days from the first date of publication in the
Law Bulletin, (e) collect and distribute among the members of the Advisory Committee for Local Rules all comments received, and (f) following receipt of a copy of the report and recommendation of the Advisory Committee, distribute copies of the comments together with copies of the report and recommendation among the members of the Court for consideration at a regular meeting of the full Court.
Proposal dated October 3, 2023, proposal signed by Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, Chief Judge, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois.
To view complete Proposal, go to:
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/elements/courts/us-ndil-prop-amd-lrs-re-trial-bar-20231003
Oct 5-Dec 29
News from the Illinois Supreme Court
M.R.027489
In re: Supreme Court Committee on Equality
Order
Effective January 1, 2024, the following individuals are reappointed members of the Supreme Court Committee on Equality for terms expiring December 31, 2026, and until successors are duly appointed and qualified:
Hon. Jessica Colon-Sayre
Circuit Judge
Will County Courthouse
100 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Hon. John S. Lowry
Chief Circuit Judge
Winnebago County Courthouse
400 W. State Street
Rockford, IL 61101
Gail H. Morse
Attorney at Law
353 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Alpa J. Patel
Deputy Public Guardian
Office of Cook Co. Public Guardian
2245 W. Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
Hon. Kristal R. Rivers
Circuit Judge
Circuit Court of Cook County
10220 S. 76TH Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Robert E. Wells, Jr.
Attorney at Law
105 N. Illinois Street
Belleville, IL 62222
Effective January 1, 2024, the following individual is appointed a member of the Supreme Court Committee on Equality for a term expiring December 31, 2026, and until a
successor is duly appointed and qualified, replacing Hon. Chantelle Porter:
Melisa Quinones
Attorney at Law
107 W. Boughton Rd.
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Effective January 1, 2024, the following individual is appointed chairperson of the Supreme Court Committee on Equality for a term expiring December 31, 2024:
Hon. Michael B. Hyman
Appellate Court Justice
First District Appellate Court
160 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Effective January 1, 2024, the following individual is appointed vice-chairperson of the Supreme Court Committee on Equality for a term expiring December 31, 2025:
Hon. Carla E. Barnes
Circuit Judge
McLean County Law & Justice Center
104 W. Front Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Order entered by the Court.November 30, 20234, order signed by Cynthia A. Grant, Clerk, Supreme Court of the State of Illinois
Dec 4-11
News from the Circuit Court
CHANCERY DIVISION
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE/MECHANICS LIEN SECTION
2023 CALENDAR CALL SCHEDULE (IN ORDER BY DATE)
The 2023 Mortgage Foreclosure/Mechanics Lien Calendar Call will be held during the first two weeks of December 2023. Plaintiffs should complete the 2023 Mortgage Foreclosure Calendar Call Form and the 2023 Mortgage Foreclosure/Mechanics Lien Calendar Call Order, and deliver to the judges' staff in accordance with the policies and procedures issued by the judge. Questions should be directed to the judges' staff for each calendar.
December 5, 2023
Cal 58 Judge Cocozza 9:30 AM
Zoom: 991 1144 5706 (Passcode: 399896)
ccc.mfmlcalendar58@cookcountyil.gov
December 6, 2023
Cal 53 Judge Nixon 11:30 AM
Hybrid: In-Person-Courtroom 2802 OR
Zoom: 881 2088 6978(Passcode:268842)
ccc.mfmlcalendar53@cookcountyil.gov
Cal 63 Judge Weaver-Boyle 12:00 PM
Zoom: 951 2497 0611(Passcode: 051684)
ccc.mfmlcalendar63@cookcountyil.gov
December 7, 2023
Cal 62 Judge Perkins 9:30 AM
Zoom: 941 2445 6665 (Passcode: 486865)
ccc.mfmlcalendar62@cookcountyil.gov
December 11, 2023
Cal 64 Judge Spratt 10:00 AM
Zoom: 932 9843 8152(Passcode:785485)
ccc.mfmlcalendar64@cookcountyil.gov
December 13, 2023
Cal 54 Judge Brennan 10:30 AM
Hybrid:In-Person-Courtroom 1504 OR
Zoom: 949 8385 1497 (Passcode: 707493)
ccc.mfmlcalendar54@cookcountyil.gov
Cal 57 Judge Brooks 10:00 AM
In-Person-Courtroom 2809
ccc.mfmlcalendar57@cookcountyil.gov
December 14, 2023
Cal 56 Judge Derico 9:30 AM
Zoom: 952 2965 4132 (Passcode: 699279)
ccc.mfmlcalendar56@cookcountyil.gov
Cal 59 Judge Robles 10:00 AM
Zoom: 995 3908 5711 (Passcode: 370763)
ccc.mfmlcalendar59@cookcountyil.gov
Cal 60 Judge Sullivan 10:30 AM
Zoom: 810 2556 7672(Passcode: 021601)
ccc.mfmlcalendar60@cookcountyil.gov
NOTE: There will be no calendar call for Calendar 52 (Kyriakopoulos).
Editor's note: 2023 Mortgage Foreclosure/Mechanics Lien Section, 2023 Calendar Call, will be published in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Monday, November 27, 2023.
Oct 23-Dec 12
News from 18th Judicial Circuit
1st Amendment to Administrative Order No. 23-23
IN THE MATTER OF ASSIGNING JUDGES,
COURTROOMS AND CASES
This order is entered pursuant to authority contained in Supreme Court Rules 21(b) and (c), and takes effect immediately, unless otherwise noted, and provides for the following:
I. Divisions of the Court and Presiding Judges
II. Assignments of Cases to Divisions
III. Court Schedules and Courtroom Assignments by Division
IV. Case Assignments and Reassignments within Divisions
V. Authority of Presiding Judges
VI. Special and Miscellaneous Assignments, including:
A. Out-of-County and Temporary Assignments
B. Chief Judge Assignments
C. Acting Chief Judge Assignments
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3. Acting Chief Judge Assignments
In the absence of the Chief Judge, the matters assigned to the Chief Judge in this Section VI shall be presented to the Acting Chief Judge. In the absence of the Acting Chief Judge, all matters will be assigned to the most senior Circuit Judge - Judge Kenneth L. Popejoy.
This Order shall become
effective December 4,2023,
unless otherwise indicated and remain in effect until further order of the Court. Administrative Order No. 23-20 and all amendments thereto are hereby vacated effective December 4, 2023.
Order dated November 30, 2023, order signed by Kenneth L. Popejoy, Chief Judge, 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois.
To view complete order, go to:
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/elements/courts/dupage-administrative-order-23-23-20231201
Dec 4-20
Administrative Order No. 23-23
IN THE MATTER OF ASSIGNING JUDGES,
COURTROOMS AND CASES
This order is entered pursuant to authority contained in Supreme Court Rules 21(b) and (c), and takes effect immediately, unless otherwise noted, and provides for the following:
I. Divisions of the Court and Presiding Judges
II. Assignments of Cases to Divisions
III. Court Schedules and Courtroom Assignments by Division
IV. Case Assignments and Reassignments within Divisions
V. Authority of Presiding Judges
VI. Special and Miscellaneous Assignments, including:
A. Out-of-County and Temporary Assignments
B. Chief Judge Assignments
C. Acting Chief Judge Assignments
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3. Acting Chief Judge Assignments
In the absence of the Chief Judge, the matters assigned to the Chief Judge in this Section VI shall be presented to the Acting Chief Judge. In the absence of the Acting Chief Judge, all matters will be assigned to the most senior Circuit Judge
Judge Bonnie M. Wheaton Judge Kenneth L. Popejoy.
This Order shall become effective
immediately December 4, 2023 unless otherwise indicated and remain in effect until further order of the Court. Administrative Order No.
23-15 23-20 and all amendments thereto are hereby vacated effective
immediately December 4, 2023.
Order dated November 6, 2023, order signed by Kenneth L. Popejoy, Chief Judge, 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, Illinois.
To view complete order, go to:
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/elements/courts/dupage-administrative-order-23-23-20231107
Nov 8-Dec 8